Hindsight And All That Jazz

Sometimes the biggest changes are the ones that you never even see happening but upon later reflection stand out with stark contrast.

So Few Summers In The Lifetime Of A Cool-Weather Girl

I just realized that not once this entire summer did I wear a swimsuit, enter a body of water larger than my bathtub, or even put my feet in the ocean and this makes me very sad.

Standing Unobtrusively In The Corner Of My Livingroom

That was the best cause for a double take that I can possibly imagine.

Very Small Margin For Error

I cooked on a gas stove tonight for the very first time and I am pleased to report that my house is still standing!

Holy Crap - It's Cold Outside!

The sudden, literally overnight, change from eighty-plus degree days to fifty degrees is enough for me to seriously question my involvement by packing all of my winter clothes.

You Know It Makes Me High When You Turn Your Love My Way

A totally unexpected surprise can make an otherwise crappy day shine.

In An Explosion Of Mirth And Stars

I fear that if one more happy accident occurs, I may very well burst from joy.

Even I Didn't Recognize Myself

I've never looked so professional in my life.

If Anyone Asks, My Name Is Marilyn

The magic of customer service has allowed me to acquire a free messenger bag with my textbook order, even though I didn't get the offer until sixteen hours after I placed my order.

An Entire Ecosystem In A Square Foot Of Land

Sitting on the grass on the bank of the Northeast Cape Fear River with my pups tethered nearby, I notice the abundance of life all around me and it reminds me of those 1x1 square foot maps we did as children in science class.

Sunny Flowers For A Sick Girl

A surprise box of flowers can brighten up the darkest of kitchens.

Feverdogs

Upon being awakened from a semi-restful nap by the sound of my dogs playing loudly, I in turn, loudly inquired if they could possibly decrease the noise level of their fun, only to be surprised and distressed when virtually no sound exited my mouth.

My Stash Begins

Thirty-four dollars and change worth of fabric (half of it on sale) weighs a lot more than you'd think it would.

By Claiming Tickets Sixteen and Fifteen From The Few Remaining

Holy crap - we're going to Prog Power!

Rectangle Bar Of Spice!

What a wonderful surprise a bar of soap makes.

A Bum No Longer

That which was previously believed to be impossible has occurred.

Surprise Ending!

You wouldn't think that being fired would be the start of a new era of happiness, but that's exactly what happened.

I'm Surprised, To Say The Least

Within twenty-four hours, I've gone from having a job, to not having a job, to having two jobs.

"I Have News"

It's a boy!

An Unknown Talent!

I make excellent tea.