Out Of The Depths Of Winter

Today is a day for celebration - both the birth of a dear girl and the renewal of a cycle that shall hopefully continue for a long time yet.

Bright Sides Are Easy To Find

At least the chances of me dying in a snow storm is very, very, exceedingly low.

And No, It Has Nothing To Do With The General Populace Of The Surrounding Area

Every time I drive by Everybody's Supermarket I think of instant hot chocolate.

Blink And It Is All Over

How quickly the holidays come and fly by.

It Seems Like Such A Long Time Ago

The smell of the slowly dying Christmas tree reminds me of playing Nintendo when I was little.

As Opposed To Edible "Food-Like" Substances

It is my hope that by having been given a crock-pot for Christmas I shall take it upon myself to cook actual food for myself and my family.

I Haven't The Words

I was nearly moved to tears tonight when my boyfriend's mother (and the mother of my heart) gave me her first edition of Rainer Maria Rilke's Letters To A Young Poet.

Priceless Moments

My favorite moment this Christmas Eve was dancing to Christmas music with my father while Dan and my mother danced together in the kitchen.

Kicking Off Four Days Of Christmas!

Having Christmas two days early is a lot of fun.

Holy Crap - Floor!

I am slowly reclaiming my living room.

Inanimate Cause For Concern

It is very strange to look up from one's reading and see at least sixteen pairs of eyes staring at you from their lofty vantage points on top of the television and bookcase.

Oh, To Be Barefoot And Careless Again

I drove by my childhood home tonight and was shocked at how different it is from my vivid, Technicolor memories.

My Own Brand Of Religion

I am a firm believer in the magic of books.

They're Ruining One Of My Favorite Times Of The Year!

I cannot wait for the damn "He's The Reason For The Season" season to be over.

Perhaps He Will Offer Me Black And White Cookies And Orange Soda

There is an older man who comes into work all the time who looks just like my grandfather: every time I see him, I have to restrain myself from asking his name and searching for some glimmer of recognition in his eyes.

I Knew You Would Not Fail Us

Blessed, blessed rain.

You Don't Have To Be An Adult All The Time

Sometimes it does you a world of good to have chocolate cake for breakfast.

If You Enjoy Pain, Anyway

If you've never had a frozen quart of half and half leap from your freezer and onto your awaiting foot, please allow me to be the first to recommend it.

She Made The Zoo Special

One of my favorite memories from my childhood is feeding peanuts to the elephant at Tote-Em-In-Zoo.

We Dearly Need The Rain

As I drift off to sleep I notice that the headlights passing by the window of this unfamiliar room look like lightning.

Biding Farewell To One Of The Loveliest Minds

Terry Pratchett has early onset Alzheimer's.

Perspective

Everything depends on your perspective.

Why Is It So Hard For Them To Just Stay Put?

This is not terribly unlike what every day at work feels like for a bookseller.

Who Knows What The Future Holds

As my one year anniversary of working at Barnes and Noble quickly approaches I begin wonder if history is going to repeat itself.

Risks Worth Taking

I wished a woman Happy Hanukkah and her face broke into a smile worth a thousand chances of my being wrong about her religion.

Take What You Can Get

I am the empress of mixed blessings.

"What The Hell Is That?!"

Watching a dog who has never before encountered a washer and dryer react to the sudden and unexpected noises that occur when one is using said machines is both (largely) amusing and (minimally) frustrating.

After A Year, Clotheswashing Can Now Happen At Home

After all of the drama and issues surrounding the acquisition and installation of the new washer and dryer I can finally say that it is working wonderfully and I am amazingly happy.

No Way - I Call Shenanigans

How the hell is it already December?