Category Archives: Life in general

I see trees of green…red roses too

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Annette

The former more than the latter, to be completely honest, as it was a long drive to the dentist this morning via my usual path that takes me past vast swaths of land that is protected or that is part … Continue reading →

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The captain versus the cancer: round two

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Annette

Ever have a day when things are going pretty well? You’re busy, but in a good way, you’ve got a hobby that you’re trying to turn into something more, and by golly, that’s going pretty well too, although with the … Continue reading →

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Breathe deeply

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Annette

I am certain that my half dozen faithful readers are wondering what cliff I fell off, given my complete lack of maintenance here on ye olde blog front. What, they ask, is she doing? Lolling around, eating bonbons, instead of … Continue reading →

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A day like today

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Annette

I do not, as a general rule, sleep well or much. My family knows this because they have to put up with my oddball hours. Friends and clients know this because it is not rare for them to receive an … Continue reading →

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RIP, Princess

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Annette

Gandalf – aka The Princess – died quite suddenly this afternoon. This was not entirely unexpected. We have been on death watch for months now, given her advancing years, the tumor we had removed from her belly some months ago, … Continue reading →

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What are you up to?

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Annette

The usual. Hanging around. OK, maybe not all the time. Mostly, it’s been work, work, work. But it seems to be about that time to pick up the blogging reins once more, especially as we start our real push at … Continue reading →

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Work

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Annette

Serious business. Obviously.

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Springing up

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Annette

I know, I know: what have you been up to lately, that you have neglected your poor handful of readers? Beyond listening to the whining of some asshat who is going to “recommend to his client” that she change to … Continue reading →

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The last round?

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Annette

Please let this be the last round of freezing temps. I have tomatoes and peppers and eggplants and flowers and all sorts of other things to get growing outside. Mother Nature: you are not helping. On a side note, what … Continue reading →

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Ignoring the world

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Annette

I’ve always been a news and information junkie. Like many other people, I would surf around news and aggregate sites, political blogs, and everything in between. After yet another round of yet another unbelievable goings on in the world, I … Continue reading →

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