It wasn’t very long ago, that I thought I would have no use for an iPod. I used to see people walking around on the street with their earphones on and wonder why they would choose to shut out real life in that way. But…eventually…the techno-geek inside of me had to have one. (I have…
Month: March 2009
Phantom pain
When my Dad had his first leg amputated he described to me something that was called phantom pain. While it was referred to as pain, in his experience it was more like an itch. I remember him telling me of the frustration of feeling his foot itch and, of course, not being able to do…
Choices
I’ve long been frustrated at the number of choices we seem to have in almost everything in our lives. A trip to the grocery store can be a nightmare as one wades through all the different varieties of things like toothpaste (gel or paste, whitening or sensation, tarter control or breath freshening) and toilet tissue…
Spinning out of control
It starts innocently enough…..a meeting runs late….then you have to leave before it’s finished to run off to the next…then you spill your water at your desk when you’re trying to grab your laptop….then you can’t get it booted up for the meeting that you’ve called…then you get it booted up, but can’t get the…
The Simple Woman’s Daybook ~ March 24th Edition
Have you heard of the The Simple Woman’s Daybook ? I’ve seen entries on a few blogs of late and decided to join this morning. I am thankful for….my husband who blesses me every day. From the kitchen….a pot of ham and vegetable soup in the slow cooker. I am wearing….black dress pants anda sweater…