book report: 9 feb 2016
No new books this week but my pile from last week is still quite large. I did manage to finish TWO books, thankfully. The Heart Goes Last: A Novel by Margaret Atwood was interesting. I never quite bought into the premise, but I enjoyed it all the same. I was sick in bed with a
snapshots from gooney road – 8 feb 2016
Today is Jules Verne Day and National Molasses Bar Day and Chinese New Year and Clean Out Your Computer Day. Up at 4:30 to get going with my list. Still have a stuffy head and sore throat, but too busy to let it bother me for a second day. After taking care of my list,
celebrations: week 7 (8-14 feb 2016)
We celebrated a number of week 6 holidays, including Carrot Cake Day. Coming up this week: 8: Jules Verne Day and National Molasses Bar Day and Chinese New Year and Clean Out Your Computer Day (second Monday in Feb) 9: Mardi Gras and International Pancake Day and Hershey’s Chocolate Day and National Bagels & Lox
snapshots from gooney road – 7 feb 2016
Today is Charles Dickens Day and Fettuccine Alfredo Day. I woke with a stuffed nose and sore throat and didn’t feel much like doing anything other than read. Rob and Camille made a big breakfast. Chloe came home in the afternoon, and she and Rob went out to get us a late lunch. Chloe fell
train lines.
Trains! I love trains. Riding them, watching them go by, photographing them. They symbolize traveling, thriving, endless possibilities.
snapshots from gooney road – 6 feb 2016
Today is Monopoly Board Game Day and Frozen Yogurt Day. I got up very early and started ticking things off my to-do list. Rob went to a radio work day at Tech. Camille went to work. When Rob got home from the lacrosse meeting, we sorted out the laundry room and then ran all the
snapshots from gooney road – 5 feb 2016
Today is World Nutella Day and National Chocolate Fondue Day. Up early to take care of things, clean up, and work. I met with Abbey for breakfast at Pastries A Go-go, then worked the rest of the day, taking breaks to walk Phelix. Chloe came home and packed her bag for her choir retreat. Camille
photo friday: saturday morning in paris
I arrived in Paris very late on a Friday night, but managed to get up fairly early on Saturday morning. I was in Paris – there was not a second to waste! As I had no real desire to visit any museums on my own, I decided to walk and enjoy just being there. I
snapshots from gooney road – 4 feb 2016
Today is Stuffed Mushroom Day and Homemade Soup Day. Up early to take care of things. I then headed off to my final Photo 2 class. I like the class, but adding another thing into my schedule makes it hard for me to get everything done. Of course, I stopped at the knitting store while
photo class 2 homework: week 3
Last week’s homework was about zoom burst and panning. The homework due in class today was to take “painting with light” photos. I made use of my tripod, my timer, and my flash to capture these.
snapshots from gooney road – 3 feb 2016
Today is Carrot Cake Day. Up early to walk Phelix … cannot wait for him to be done with the steroids! I worked a bit, then drove Camille to TOK because is was pouring. I then drove back to the high school because she forgot her butter. Then Chloe wanted a ride even though it
happiness project: appearance + misc (feb)
Create, Project 45, and the monthly projects in my Happiness Project … so many projects! In reality, they are all facets of the same project, guiding me to finish or give up old projects and move forward on the ones that are most important to me. January’s main theme was Friends, Family, and Social Networks
snapshots from gooney road – 2 feb 2016
Today is Groundhog Day and Bottle Cap Day. Up early to get the girls up, work, and clean. After my four conference calls, I headed over to the Red Cross. Thankfully, we only had a little pile of work to do. From there, I went to the gym, then finally home. I had a very
book report: 2 feb 2016
As I worried about last week, all my books came in this week. The pile is toppling over! How will I find the time to read all of these?? New on my pile: Carry On by Rainbow Rowell The Vintage Caper by Peter Mayle The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins The Woman Who
snapshots from gooney road – 1 feb 2016
Today is Brandy Alexander Day. Up early to take the puppy out to pee, work, clean, and the rest. Mid-morning, I met Molly for coffee at Java Monkey, then went to the library, the gym, and Kroger. At home, I worked a bit more, then tried to make soft pretzels – they got burnt while
celebrations: week 6 (1-7 feb 2016)
We celebrated a number of week 5 holidays, including National Blueberry Pancake Day. Coming up this week: 1: Robison Crusoe Day and National Baked Alaska Day It is never too late to be wise. – Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe Robinson Crusoe Day activities 2: Groundhog Day and Bottle Cap Day The groundhog is like most
snapshots from gooney road – 31 jan 2016
Today is Brandy Alexander Day. Up very early to walk the dog. Read a bit during the morning. Chloe convinced Rob to make waffles for breakfast. In the afternoon, Chloe went to a lacrosse clinic. Camille had friends over to work on a school project. Rob went to Decatur Makers. Chloe came home and went
nyc pretzels.
The pretzels from the street vendors are always so tempting. But often, they are terrible. This time we lucked out and got a nice fresh one that was delicious!
snapshots from gooney road – 30 jan 2016
Today is National Croissant Day. I was up early to take care of things, walk Phelix, and clean up. When the others got up, we headed out to breakfast at Bagel Palace and then went for a short hike at Morningside Nature Preserve. When we got home, I ran out to the store, then made
around atlanta: morningside nature preserve
I’ve been trying to get us out and about for a family outing once a week or so. This week, we went out for breakfast at Bagel Palace and then went for a hike. We had hoped to go for a longer hike, but with Phelix not allowed to hike right now, we opted for
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