Summer 2013
Two weeks ago I swore. More precisely, I said the word “hell” in a “what the hell” sort of way. I can’t remember precisely what caused it, but I know…
ReadmoreThe End of the Year
Right now is New Year’s Eve. It is the first time in a million years that I am not sick. I can’t verbalize coherent sentences due to hormones, and the cramps…
ReadmoreOkay
My mind will not work well enough to allow me to calculate when I was first introduced to Julian of Norwich. The only thing I can work out is that…
ReadmoreModerate Romney and Abortion
Apparently Romney thinks it is time to make it clear that he is a moderate on abortion and contraception. This seems to me like a great way to gain 5…
ReadmoreRisk and Reality
My coworker stared at me with horror: “I can’t believe you’re still using those plates!” I half shrugged as I took the paper plate in question out of the microwave.…
ReadmoreAdvent? What Advent
I needed Advent this year. Of course I need it every year, but this year I needed the peace and preparation in a way that is made clear precisely because one lacks…
ReadmoreC’est La Randomo
Tests Show Most Store Honey Isn’t Honey Ultra-filtering Removes Pollen, Hides Honey Origins It turns out that Josh was right and it is worth paying more for real honey–you know,…
ReadmoreHouse Lust
This week I have skipped over posts in multiple blogs that I regularly read. My eyes automatically switch into the not-really-seeing-but-waiting-for-change-in-order-to-start-focusing-again look as I scroll down the page. I resume…
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