On this beautiful late summer afternoon, I decided to take a hike around a local lake. It’s about a 7 mile walk, but the trail is shady and smooth, with a few gentle hills and lots of families walking, biking, or running on it. I was reminded, along the way, how peaceful it can beContinue reading “Listening (to snakes?)”
Category Archives: Quirky Afternoon Thoughts
Tremor Tuesday
Just felt this. I’m already imagining the local news headlines…* Krankies’ Chill Atmosphere Unshaken by Earthquake Traffic Reporters Hopeful, But Gain No New Stories from Quake Social Media Surge Causes Its Own Earthquake for Time Warner Cable Harold Camping Announces Imminent Relocation to Richmond Area In all seriousness, I’m gratefully checking “experience an earthquake” offContinue reading “Tremor Tuesday”
The Rest is Silence
One of the pitfalls of working from home is the challenge of resting. I’m not talking about unexpected fall-asleep-at-the-table-and-drool-on-your-laptop resting (not that I’ve ever done that) — I’m talking about intentional, waking rest. Although I did cheat and do some work this morning, I spent an entire afternoon resting. I read a book (Her FearfulContinue reading “The Rest is Silence”
Shall We Salsa?
Jen: Eyes, why do you hate me so much? Jen’s eyes: Maybe because you made super-spicy salsa and then touched us? Jen: Ah. Yes. I can see your point. Jen’s eyes: How ironic. We no longer can. Jen: Thumb, why do you hate me so much? Jen’s thumb: Maybe because you cut me with aContinue reading “Shall We Salsa?”
Movin’ Movin’ Movin’
Contrary to popular opinion, moving is just great. It comes with its own set of fabulous side effects. For example… Moving gives you an indefinite pass on tripping-related humor. The impulse to talk aloud to yourself in a British accent while unpacking increases tenfold after midnight. When you begin giving yourself “real person points” forContinue reading “Movin’ Movin’ Movin’”
Stress Cravings
I’m moving this week. Like the majority of normal human beings, I don’t consider moving a particularly enjoyable endeavor. In fact, it’s downright stressful. Pressed for time, frustrated with packing, there must be a logical stress reliever. Right? So what do I do? I go outside when it’s getting ready to storm and I weedContinue reading “Stress Cravings”
Literary U
This week, my sister got married! (!!!!!!!!) In the lead-up to the big day, I spent a lot of time driving around Richmond. I discovered anew the poor state of my distance vision while I attempted to find my way to 102 locations around the city. Google Maps was my friend. However, this week IContinue reading “Literary U”
Open Letter from a Escalatorphobic
Dear WAY TOO YOUNG TO BE THAT GOOD suit-clad piano player in the department store, Your playing is beautiful. Make no mistake. But like 99% of your mall-walking listening audience, I did not expect live music while I wandered through the makeup department. I did not approach the women’s accessory department mentally or emotionally preparedContinue reading “Open Letter from a Escalatorphobic”
Small Towns, Quiet Thursdays
I spent the morning doing final proofreading of my thesis in preparation for submitting it to the library. Given my current level of over-saturation with the contents of said thesis, I wasn’t looking forward to it. However, just a fifteen minute drive away, the entire process was salvaged by the beauty of a certain smallContinue reading “Small Towns, Quiet Thursdays”
The Epitome of Cuteness
This morning, I woke up with the urge to weed my back “garden”: a much-needed task, but a pretty mundane one. Then I saw what I thought was the chipmunk that haunts our house in hopes of finding something edible — like green peppers, basil, carrots, flowers, etc. But it wasn’t! Cue tiny bunny adorablenessContinue reading “The Epitome of Cuteness”
Snark on the Side 