The wonderful friend who got me into running lost her most awesome dog today. He lived an incredible and long life, and I will truly miss his light in this world. In honor of his passing, I have officially decided to call my "marathon team" Team Moxie. Because you gotta have moxie to run a... Continue Reading →
It started off with the best of intentions.Between motherhood and a major surgery for my husband we decided that, for the sake of learning more about vegetables and ensuring that his recovery didn't merit "surprises" we would go vegetarian for a few weeks. Everything we made we would know EXACTLY what went into it.So I... Continue Reading →
I was in Houston, and I was so sick of all the bickering. After spending a very brief stint at an architecture office, where I was daily criticized by former sorority sisters for the outfits I wore (I hate Ann Taylor because of that stint), I had made the blind leap into politics. Grassroots, unglamorous,... Continue Reading →
So, I've been mugged. Checking that off my list of life experiences no one ever really wants to have. It was broad daylight and I was headed back to work after looking at dresses for a wedding next weekend. I had taken my phone and my keys. In a moment that smacks of stupidity in... Continue Reading →
So people ask me, "Why should I come to Oxford?" Well, there are lots of reasons to visit. You have, of course, the university and all the pretty colleges. You have history layered on history. You have a concentrated area full of famous authors, musicians, and nature. And about 30 minutes away, you have Blenheim... Continue Reading →
I had my international airline ticket home given to someone else. Here is the adventure regarding its eventual safe return. This can only happen in a small town, btw.
I've noticed one thing about being home this time around - people here are nice. It's weird, but it's wonderful.
I have three ideas, none of them viable. But I wish they were viable. Well, they could be viable but that would make me a liar, a crazy person, and one who corrupted the morals of another.
I don't mind Valentine's Day. Really, I don't. I sorta miss those days where you brought in a shoebox and decorated it with hearts and sparkles and plastic jewels. And how, with utter care and determination, you carefully selected your rip-apart cardstock Valentine's, debating the personal love professions of Hello Kitty v. Barbie. I recall... Continue Reading →
YAY! It's 2011! Time to completely change into an entirely new human being overnight! That's right, this is the time, this is the place, this is the space in which all your dreams will come true!!! WHY?!?! Because you have decided to charge forth into the unknown, sword at the ready. You will be more... Continue Reading →
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