Birthday Party!

So, my darling husband and brother-in-law threw me a nice birthday party last night. My sisters Sherry, Danielle, and Heather came, as well as Heather's husband Dave and our friends Danny, Molly, and Audrey. And Faith was there, of course. We ate Chinese dood and drank wine, and I got a first edition, signed copy of May Sarton's "House by the Sea" from Marek, as well as several other lovely gifts. It was a great way to start my 38th trip around the sun!

Hello, It's Me...

Anyone else out there really like that Todd Rundgren song? I have been away from the blog for a long time - since the primary. Clearly, I've been too wrapped up in the political process to pay any attention to what else is going on out there. Just kidding.

I have a month and half or so left of my semester, and during that time I have to write 4 major papers. Cripes. Only one semester to go after this, and maybe I'll actually get to earn a little money for a while before I go to grad school. Sigh.

Can I just say that I'm sick of snow? Okay, thanks. Yeah, I'm really really sick of snow. I'd like it all to be gone by next Sunday, which is my birthday. Would you like to see another picture of another one of my cats? I thought you might.

Primary Day!

Well, it's finally here, thank heavens. I haven't voted yet but I'm going to after I get showered and fancied up. I wish I had pearls to wear to the polls.

So, I've been on vacation now for weeks and I'm very ready to go back to school. Right now I'm trying to get an internship set up, I'm not sure where, but it will be A Good Experience, I'm sure. Lately I've been spending a lot more time with the cats than with anyone else.

Today my plans include voting, vacuuming, and making homemade chicken soup.

Here goes nothing...

My very first real post - my husband did the others. He also set up this blog for me, and several others for my family members. I guess for now I will use this space as sort of a journal - what's going on with me and the people I live with and know, what we're thinking and talking about. And move on from there.

Maybe even a topic of the day, to induce discussions? We'll see.

Photos from the Christmas

You can click on any of the photos to see the full-size version...

This is our lovely tree. Hi, tree!

Dave and Curry relax by the tree. Look at the tree!

Danni kicks back.

Heather coordinates some bags.

Sherry and the Curr-meister.

The World's Most Annoying Singing Box claims another victim.

Ross Smiling Picture #3

This one's a good candidate for next year's Xmas card, wouldn't you say?

Grammy 'n' Faithy.

Penny wishes you a very merry Christmas with spite and evisceration for all.

Then the whole team gathered 'round the laptop to blog. Merrrrrrry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

My husband is weird. I should go see if Mr. Stripes is eating everything on the bed.

(Marek is making me post this greeting to my family.)

Test Post!