Putting the OM in OMG
We had an enormous snowfall last week; look how pretty our outdoor Christmas ornaments were! We are in full-on winter mode now, with snow and cold and traffic snarls. Despite the enormous inconvenience and physical exertion that come with … [Continue reading]
Last week I had a letter from the government regarding my taxes, and is there any other kind of letter that can strike so much fear in one's heart? Oh my god, am I being audited? I thought, wondering where I put the brown paper bags and should I go … [Continue reading]
Next week parent-teacher interviews are held at the junior high, and I had a notification from the school that booking for said conferences started today. I knew that already, of course, and had it marked on my calendar. The usual start time for … [Continue reading]
Today and yesterday have been beautiful and mild, but they are the exception: in general, it is now the season of cold, dark, and snow. I spent no small amount of time yesterday putting fuzzy flannel sheets on the beds and laundering and storing the … [Continue reading]
After declaring vehemently that they were Too Old Or Possibly Just Too Tall for Trick or Treating, my kids are now waffling a bit. In an unusually sensible and brilliant turn, the CBE has declared tomorrow to be a PD Day, which I think should be the … [Continue reading]
Time just flies by, doesn't it? Next week is Halloween already, and then we are into the Christmas season! I know many of you think that November 1 is too early to start thinking of Christmas, but in this world I think we should all just take joy … [Continue reading]
This morning, a complete stranger gave me a very kind compliment, right out of the blue. It brightened up my already-pretty-bright morning, and I've been smiling all day, thinking about it. I'm a person who loves to randomly compliment people, from … [Continue reading]
