Category Archives: nothing special

The Rocket Scientist and I spent the weekend in Cambria, California, a quaint (as in the cutesy and somewhat overpriced sense) seaside town about 10 miles south of San Simeon.  And, for all of you who may be in that … Continue reading →

…collapse when one has had simply too much wine. I was going to spend a little time tonight (while the Rocket Scientist was involved with other business) running down a list of current cases before SCOTUS and why they interest … Continue reading →

I had a wonderful drive down the California coast through Big Sur today with the Rocket Scientist.  The weather was cool, crisp and brilliantly sunny, with the late afternoon sky turning that gorgeous golden color that looks like it should … Continue reading →

I have mentioned once or twice that I am taking a class on Thursdays which revolves around mentally healthy habits for adults.  I missed last week, due to the cold (or whatever it was) from hell, and was reviewing last … Continue reading →

I like you people too much to link to Cracked.com.  I recognize that you have lives, and that some of you are like me and possess too little self-discipline to refrain from clicking on articles such as “6 Badass Kids … Continue reading →

I have to leave this Starbucks. Firstbecause the wireless is down (I am writing this in Open Office,intending to post it later) but more so because… They are playing exclusively Christmasmusic on November 16. No Venti Decaf Skinny Peppermint Mochais … Continue reading →

Normally, this blog gets, oh, around 30 page views a day, according to my Blogger stats. Lately, that has increased to between 45-60 a day, as I have been writing more. (Of course, at least 50% – some days many … Continue reading →

In 2008, my work was featured as a full-color back ad for Beadwork magazine. In 2010, the same work was featured in a full-color back cover ad for Bead Unique magazine. I have just been notified that the same picture … Continue reading →

I was looking through the Politifact website, and found a link to Poynter News University. Poynter is dedicated to increasing journalistic excellence.  It was created by the people responsible for running the St. Petersburg Times, the best newspaper in the … Continue reading →

Yes, I know I did not post anything yesterday. I wrote a post, but lack of Internet in my doctor’s office kept me from posting.  The Rocket Scientist suggested I post it today and back date it, but that seems … Continue reading →

In a prior post, I spoke of the social anxiety and imposter syndrome to which I seem to be increasingly prone. Over the past five years, I have gone from introverted to at times damn near reclusive. I’m working on … Continue reading →

I was a Joe Paterno fan.  I thought a great deal of how much good he had done at Penn State, and not only by virtue of winning a lot of football games. I can’t be anymore.  Not in the … Continue reading →

I was sitting on my bed looking intently at Orbitz to find hotels for an upcoming trip.  I had the cursor next to the Firefox window. Penwiper walked up, pressed her paw on the trackpad, and once the window had … Continue reading →

So, I was feeling slightly better.  So, I took DayQuil. I was well enough that had I been working I would have still hauled myself in to the office. Or so I thought. I went out to get coffee, came … Continue reading →

November 10 is the birthday of the Marine Corps.  For all you Marines out there, I want to deeply and sincerely thank you for your service.