Monthly Archives: November 2005

The graves were closer together than he was expecting. It was sort of like a tenement of graves; they were not exactly stacked on top of each other but were squeezed in, side by side. And the place was plotted … Continue reading →

This was what Friday’s cookie read: “Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause.”

Mmmm reading all about how to make gravy. That’s my idea of a great Sunday morning.

I’ve had fun having people over to the apartment for the past two nights. But this evening I will be happy that it’s just Andy and I. Done hosting for awhile. That is, until next Wednesday. My brother comes into … Continue reading →

Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price ATTENTION EVERYONE ON LJ: You’re invited to attend a free screening of this new DVD! Feel free to bring friends (and get ready to have some great discussions afterwards). Everyone has seen Wal-Mart’s … Continue reading →

At 3.30 this afternoon, there was snow falling. Awhile later I was on the elliptical machine at the gym. In the 30 minutes I was on the machine, I counted 6 guys go by outside whom I would not have … Continue reading →

Chance of snow tomorrow: time to break out the parka! After work: wine shopping, pick up down comforter from cleaners. Word to wise: Potbelly is having a food drive today. Bring in 3 nonperishable items to any location today and … Continue reading →

Julie London’s recording of “I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm” is probably the sultriest, sexiest wintertime song ever. No wonder it sat unreleased in the vaults of Capitol for more than 45 years. (At the moment it’s available … Continue reading →

stolen from my friend Kyle: “George Bush has started an ill-timed and disastrous war under false pretenses by lying to the American people and to the Congress; he has run a budget surplus into a severe deficit; he has consistently … Continue reading →

Andy got the job! Senior Reference Assistant/Stacks Manager for Special Collections. His tidyness will soon spread throughout the Newberry like so much creeping moss.