by Mir | Sep 6, 2007 | Health is overrated, The Year of Living Changerously
Dude, yesterday was like Christmas. New computer! New iPod! New scanner/printer/copier thing that may or may not also julienne vegetables! My wee little mind, it is blown. Anyway, I have to remain Very! Excited! about all of this, to help lessen the reaction I will...
by Mir | Sep 5, 2007 | It's not a regret, it's an "experience"
Wow, you people have a lot to say about corn. And eggs! Yes, I agree that my eggs didn’t peel well because they were too fresh. I actually KNOW that you’re supposed to let them rest in the fridge for a week or so before you boil them (and I love that,...
by Mir | Sep 4, 2007 | What do I do all day?
With yesterday being a holiday, and all, Otto and I decided that it might be nice to have a few folks over for a barbecue. I’m still not feeling quite top-notch, so in our early discussions of this idea I clearly remember saying, “I don’t know that...
by Mir | Sep 1, 2007 | The Year of Living Changerously, What do I do all day?
I guess I considered myself an involved parent when it came to our old school. I volunteered at school; I belonged to the PTA; I brought stuff in when the teachers needed things. Whatever. None of it required all that much effort on my part, is my point. And I am...