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Death, evaporation … and same ole sayings
So, December and January did not treat me so well. I finally understand what pure exhaustion is! After traveling for the better part of six months (save for the month of December, when I was consumed with Holiday goings-on), I finally hit a wall. I’m off the road until June, so I’m starting to chill, […]
Read More..>>2010: OK. So I’ve been a slacker … I admit it!
@World. I apologize for being a slacker, letting the spiders and dust mites overtake my blog. What can I write? Life has gotten in the way; and I’ve suffered from writer’s block, lost direction and an overall lack of interest in trying to come up with something interesting to write about.
Well, that’s all soon changing, […]
Preparing for the trip: Africa ‘09
Well, traveling to a new country is always exciting. Before my first trip overseas 12 years ago this month, I stressed and planned and anticipated for nearly 12 months before the trip. Granted, I backpacked for three months across Europe as a new college grad, so I was, shall we say, a little over-the-top about […]
Read More..>>Christmas cards? Hum bug!
I used to send Christmas cards every year, and I always put a fair amount of thought into them. I usually designed the cards myself, with some sort of funny image from the year I was getting ready to kiss good-bye.
Making the cards gave me some enjoyment, so I didn’t mind so much the dreaded […]
Getting ready for Christmas!
I’ve been trying to get into the Chrismas spirit, which sometimes is difficult for me. Last year, the Holidays were a bit of a blur. This year, I’m making a conscious effort to get into the mood!
Last night, I got to see “A Christmas Carol” at Actors Theatre in Louisville. It was excellent … and just what the ole […]