Author Archives: Mary

The question refers to whether or not facebook will pick up this post from my blog feed. Although I haven’t made any formal resolutions, I do plan on getting my shit together this year. I’ve let the tide take me … Continue reading →

I had wanted to write something profound about endings and beginnings. Instead, I’m preparing to get into bed. Today was a long day. It was very busy at work. I’m tired. So I will go to sleep in 2010 and … Continue reading →

Christmas doesn’t mean to me what it once did. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not bah-humbugging. But the clatter makes it hard to focus on the purity of the sentiment: “Let’s be nice to one another — even if it’s … Continue reading →

Envelope addressed to “Neighbors at xxxxx”; no return address: Dear Renters, Please clean up the leaves on your property. You are the only house on the block that is a mess. This is a nice neighborhood and we’d appreciate your … Continue reading →

I use reference books. Books. It’s an old habit. There was no Interent when I was a kid. We didn’t even have VCRs or Cable. Thus, now, when I find myself in need of a definition, I reach for my … Continue reading →

I sorted out the whole “moving the blog” thing. All my posts are now here. I also figured out how to FTP stuff to my web host. That’s something I should already know, but … well … So, despite feeling … Continue reading →

I’m trying to get the feel for this software. I don’t like the theme very much. Or maybe I just don’t like the header picture. I’m not really sure. The more important issue is: How do I move all my … Continue reading →