I'm not fond of having to pick favorites, but I'm listening to The Very Best of the Eagles and I thought I would share a few favorites to which I'm willing to commit.
Favorite Eagles song: New Kid in Town
Favorite Beatles song: A Day in the Life
Favorite Carpenters song: Superstar
Favorite Dessert: cake
ps - How could anyone not love the Eagles? Their music, that is.
pps - Don't you love Wikipedia? Who knew that the Carpenters' "Superstar" was a remake?
Friday, September 28, 2007
On the Horizon
Did I tell you I'm going to Savannah for a conference next weekend? My hairdresser said to watch Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil before I go, and someone else said that Savannah's great because you can get a drink to go at the end of dinner and carry it around in the street. My brother told me to be careful about where I stop for supper.
Hmm. Since I try to not watch R movies and I don't drink, not sure I'll be doing either of those (I did read the book, however, many years ago). And since I won't have a car, I probably won't be going too far afield for meals. Too bad about the movie though, because I am fond of John Cusack and Kevin Spacey.
Anyway, I'm excited to be staying at the conference hotel for the first time in my life, rather than taking the poor man's route of staying farther away at a cheaper place and having to drive to the conference. The last hotel in which I stayed was the local Doubletree, when I interviewed for my current job. I had a super-comfy king size bed, but was only in it for about 5 fitful hours, so I really couldn't enjoy it. How are the beds at the Courtyard?
Also on the horizon:
Hmm. Since I try to not watch R movies and I don't drink, not sure I'll be doing either of those (I did read the book, however, many years ago). And since I won't have a car, I probably won't be going too far afield for meals. Too bad about the movie though, because I am fond of John Cusack and Kevin Spacey.
Anyway, I'm excited to be staying at the conference hotel for the first time in my life, rather than taking the poor man's route of staying farther away at a cheaper place and having to drive to the conference. The last hotel in which I stayed was the local Doubletree, when I interviewed for my current job. I had a super-comfy king size bed, but was only in it for about 5 fitful hours, so I really couldn't enjoy it. How are the beds at the Courtyard?
Also on the horizon:
- quick trip to Texas in October to play auntie to Niece # 3 and Nephew #1 in advance of Nephew #1's first birthday (can we have cake when I come?)
- quick trip in November to play auntie to Nieces #1, 2 & 4, though on that trip I'll have competition from Grandma
Monday, September 24, 2007
Welcome, Little One
No picture to display, but I thought I would tell you that Niece #4 made her appearance today, September 24, right on schedule.
She weighed in at 7 pounds, 8 ounces. I'm excited for her older sisters to experience the thrilling role of "big sister." It's an awesome responsibility, but I know they'll discharge it well. I'm excited for myself to have another Niece to dote on. Now if only she (and her Cousins) weren't so far away. On the other hand, I'm racking up the Rapid Rewards points, so maybe it won't be too bad. At least she doesn't live in Africa!
She weighed in at 7 pounds, 8 ounces. I'm excited for her older sisters to experience the thrilling role of "big sister." It's an awesome responsibility, but I know they'll discharge it well. I'm excited for myself to have another Niece to dote on. Now if only she (and her Cousins) weren't so far away. On the other hand, I'm racking up the Rapid Rewards points, so maybe it won't be too bad. At least she doesn't live in Africa!
Oops
Look what I did this afternoon:
Unfortunately, this was not a one car or a one-car/one-stationary object accident, as most of my (recent) incidents have been. I clipped the back door of the car next to me as I was pulling into my parking space after lunch. No excuse--I wasn't even on the phone. I think the other car is mostly paint damage, but I'm waiting for the owner to discover the damage and phone me.
Update: The other driver ended up being someone from the library, and she was very cool about it all. She just called me and said that she had her husband look at the damage and they're not even sure there's a dent, mostly just paint damage, and she's not going to pursue anything. Whew!
Unfortunately, this was not a one car or a one-car/one-stationary object accident, as most of my (recent) incidents have been. I clipped the back door of the car next to me as I was pulling into my parking space after lunch. No excuse--I wasn't even on the phone. I think the other car is mostly paint damage, but I'm waiting for the owner to discover the damage and phone me.
Update: The other driver ended up being someone from the library, and she was very cool about it all. She just called me and said that she had her husband look at the damage and they're not even sure there's a dent, mostly just paint damage, and she's not going to pursue anything. Whew!
Sunday, September 23, 2007
The End of Productivity
Did I tell you I got cable and Internet at home last week? I'll never get anything done now, but I'm enjoying things. I'm already set up to record Heroes and House this week, and am looking forward to seeing many other shows. And I've discovered HGTV, since I don't get DIY.
On the plus side, I'm trying to knit while I watch, so maybe I'll be more productive in one tiny area of my life.
In a similar vein, anyone care to weigh in on whether I should even bother to look at The Bionic Woman this week? Maybe one of you will watch for me and tell me what you think? Is it too much to hope for a Lindsay Wagner cameo? Maybe she could sell Jaime a Sleep Number bed or something.
On the plus side, I'm trying to knit while I watch, so maybe I'll be more productive in one tiny area of my life.
In a similar vein, anyone care to weigh in on whether I should even bother to look at The Bionic Woman this week? Maybe one of you will watch for me and tell me what you think? Is it too much to hope for a Lindsay Wagner cameo? Maybe she could sell Jaime a Sleep Number bed or something.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Vindicated
I taught a class last night for a new English faculty member. She just came to MTSU from UT-Arlington, and she agrees with me that the traffic here is as bad as, or possibly even worse than, DFW traffic.
See, I wasn't exaggerating.
See, I wasn't exaggerating.
Read This
Did you know that I have clever, creative friends? Check out the catalog card Starr made. I want to make my own, but I can't figure out what to put on it.
On an unrelated topic, will someone please tell me why I'm surfing the Internet at 10:30 pm instead of doing something more useful, such as choosing tomorrow's clothes, preparing for tomorrow's 8am class, or getting some much needed sleep?
On an unrelated topic, will someone please tell me why I'm surfing the Internet at 10:30 pm instead of doing something more useful, such as choosing tomorrow's clothes, preparing for tomorrow's 8am class, or getting some much needed sleep?
Monday, September 17, 2007
Chocolate and More Chocolate
My new chocolate brown Mary Jane Crocs
The Chocolate Fluffernutter Cake we ate at work the same day
(any of my MI readers recognize the WS towel? They're still going strong, and are much loved.)
The Chocolate Fluffernutter Cake we ate at work the same day
(any of my MI readers recognize the WS towel? They're still going strong, and are much loved.)
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Alike, Yet Different
Last week I passed a billboard advertising Best Buy's grand opening in Murfreesboro, which had occurred the week before. That started me thinking about me and my siblings. One sibling probably would have been at the grand opening, or at the least could have recited the advertised specials. I, however, had forgotten all about the grand opening.
One sibling would be interested in MTSU's Aerospace Department, one of the best of its kind in the country. He could probably tell you all about the airplanes in their fleet, including the Boeing 727, the Piper Super Cub, and the other 30+ planes they fly. I've probably ridden in a Boeing 727, but that's about as much as I could tell you about one.
One sibling knows off the top of her head that An American Tragedy was penned by Theodore Dreiser, and who Melvil Dewey was and why he's an important person. I doubt the other two siblings think about Melvil Dewey more than once or twice a decade.
On the other hand, all three of us have a keen appreciation of chocolate and at least some musical talent. We all have green eyes and brown hair. We are also all somewhat predisposed, with lack of defensive action, to being a bit (or more than a bit) overweight (welcome to the club, A2--nice to have you join us).
So, despite our differences, I'm happy to claim two siblings for my own. I fondly remember playing "lean" in the backseat of the car, sending packages (and stuffed animals) through the "mailbox," making up stories about Frank Fox's alter-ego, and going to the movies (relatively) early on a summer Saturday morning.
For those of you without siblings of your own, I can only hope you have some good cousins or siblings-in-law.
One sibling would be interested in MTSU's Aerospace Department, one of the best of its kind in the country. He could probably tell you all about the airplanes in their fleet, including the Boeing 727, the Piper Super Cub, and the other 30+ planes they fly. I've probably ridden in a Boeing 727, but that's about as much as I could tell you about one.
One sibling knows off the top of her head that An American Tragedy was penned by Theodore Dreiser, and who Melvil Dewey was and why he's an important person. I doubt the other two siblings think about Melvil Dewey more than once or twice a decade.
On the other hand, all three of us have a keen appreciation of chocolate and at least some musical talent. We all have green eyes and brown hair. We are also all somewhat predisposed, with lack of defensive action, to being a bit (or more than a bit) overweight (welcome to the club, A2--nice to have you join us).
So, despite our differences, I'm happy to claim two siblings for my own. I fondly remember playing "lean" in the backseat of the car, sending packages (and stuffed animals) through the "mailbox," making up stories about Frank Fox's alter-ego, and going to the movies (relatively) early on a summer Saturday morning.
For those of you without siblings of your own, I can only hope you have some good cousins or siblings-in-law.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
This is Not a Complaint
I will just state for the record that it took 55 minutes to drive the 7 miles to work this morning. Approximately 38 of those minutes were spent on the first mile of my trip.
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Accepting Applications
I need a guest blogger. Or I need to start running reruns. Not sure anyone is interested in reruns of my blog posts, however. Anyone interested in guest blogging?
Actually, I made small steps toward a new post last night by downloading and cropping some photos I plan to show you. Alas, they're on the laptop, I'm working on the desktop, and a) transferring photos from laptop to desktop, or b) turning on laptop to connect to wi-fi, will have to wait, since work and sleep take precedence.
In the meantime, here's what's happening in my non-work life, which seems to encompass only about 10 hours of the day right now, including drive and sleep time.
Took delivery of Lyle Lovett and the Eagles. Too busy and stressed to pay proper attention to Lyle, but I'm enjoying the Eagles.
About to start listening to Jasper Fforde's First Among Sequels (when I can pay proper attention, that is).
News of my own auntie and mother knitting together in Utah spurred me on to pull out Baby Jack's stocking. I didn't get very far before I was ready to turn the heel, and I had to put it aside, again for lack of concentration power. So I've been knitting swatches instead, a few rows a night, just to knit something. Poor Baby Jack--I started his stocking before he was born, Christmas came and went, and he's about to turn a year old, still with no Christmas stocking. We won't talk about the fact that aforementioned auntie started and finished a stocking for Jack's soon-to-be-delivered cousin in the space of a few days.
Today, my parents marked their fortieth wedding anniversary. Thanks for being my parents!
ps - A1, are you still reading? There was a plant in a post for you a while ago, but you didn't bite.
pps - Isn't that rude of me to include a secret message in a public post? If you're dying to know who A1 is and what the plant was, e-mail me.
Actually, I made small steps toward a new post last night by downloading and cropping some photos I plan to show you. Alas, they're on the laptop, I'm working on the desktop, and a) transferring photos from laptop to desktop, or b) turning on laptop to connect to wi-fi, will have to wait, since work and sleep take precedence.
In the meantime, here's what's happening in my non-work life, which seems to encompass only about 10 hours of the day right now, including drive and sleep time.
Took delivery of Lyle Lovett and the Eagles. Too busy and stressed to pay proper attention to Lyle, but I'm enjoying the Eagles.
About to start listening to Jasper Fforde's First Among Sequels (when I can pay proper attention, that is).
News of my own auntie and mother knitting together in Utah spurred me on to pull out Baby Jack's stocking. I didn't get very far before I was ready to turn the heel, and I had to put it aside, again for lack of concentration power. So I've been knitting swatches instead, a few rows a night, just to knit something. Poor Baby Jack--I started his stocking before he was born, Christmas came and went, and he's about to turn a year old, still with no Christmas stocking. We won't talk about the fact that aforementioned auntie started and finished a stocking for Jack's soon-to-be-delivered cousin in the space of a few days.
Today, my parents marked their fortieth wedding anniversary. Thanks for being my parents!
ps - A1, are you still reading? There was a plant in a post for you a while ago, but you didn't bite.
pps - Isn't that rude of me to include a secret message in a public post? If you're dying to know who A1 is and what the plant was, e-mail me.
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