New Beginnings

HNT: shoes My first Haalf Naaked Thursday post: Today, I’m putting one foot in front of the other and trying to move forward and be positive. Simple goals for a simple girl. I’ll tell you, though: these cute and comfy Dansko Maryjane’s  make it a little easier to do the next right thing. (So I’m [...]

Food for thought: After watching Planet of the Apes with my son the other night, my Dad made some interesting comparisons  between the movie (and the ape-run system) and the Bush administration, especially concerning how the apes don’t believe in evolution or what scientists present.

Since I’m obviously fighting some kind of funk (Jeff just refuses to believe the claim that I might have a brain tumor), I thought I might follow Trudge’s cue and write a gratitude list. Today, I am grateful for:   Good music My husband that loves me, even though I’m a loon My kids that [...]

I know that a lot of people have strong feelings for and against Cindy Sheehan. Regardless, this article makes my heart hurt for her and all the other loved ones left behind. I’m terrified to think about the long term implications this horrible war is going to have on our country and our place in [...]

For the record: chickens are a pain in the ass. Baby chickens, anyway. I might soon reconsider my stance on not eating poultry just to be rid of these little demons. Seriously, the kids did give them names like Nugget, Strips, Patty. These are more work than my cockatoos were! Thankfully, not as loud.

Sometimes, when I’m struggling with life and trying to get my stuff straightened out, I forget to look at the gifts I have received because of my sobriety. Rewards are sometimes small, sometimes profound. Regardless, they are there and they are many. I’m often overwhelmed by my character defects and how much work I still [...]

YouTube has a preview of the upcoming documentary, Handmade Nation, about the DIY crafting movement. Very cool.

I was listening to a speaker podcast from Sobercasting and heard one of those things we say that really clicked: God is Good, Good is God. If it’s not Good, it’s not God. Since I really struggle with the whole god thing, I really liked this. It works for me.

              Thirteen Things I’m Currently Obsessed With   The Boleyn Inheritance by Phillippa Gregory The Tudors PMC and the cute little kiln my husband bought me for my birthday Scratch and how I can use it as a teaching tool for my computers class Amy Winehouse Vintage beads and [...]

I feel very on edge today. I hesitate to even blog about it because I don’t particularly care to have my whining and negativity be a part of public permanent record. When I feel myself becoming irritated easily and drifting away from authenticity towards the fake “every thing’s cool” me, then I know it’s time [...]

See that little dot at the end of the red arrow? That’s my little daredevil offspring. Who would’ve have guessed that this is something he would enjoy? He’s terrified of bugs, the dark, heights, and being more than 15 feet away from his mom, but he loves roller coasters and flying the air, apparently. Go [...]

Today I am thankful for my husband of almost 11 years. We’ve been through a lot in the last 17 years, but we keep coming out okay. I can’t tell you how wonderful it was to spend a few days (alone) with him…just hanging out. It’s funny how daily life, kids, jobs, and the like [...]

The Raw Story:  Former Powell aide says Bush, Cheney guilty of ‘high crimes’ Well no fucking duh.

I received an email today announcing the death of a fellowship member. He had 56 years in the program. Fifty six years sober. Wow. Is that not a miracle? For those of us that need little reminders that the program works, I think that’s a pretty good one. It works for me. BTW, this picture [...]

Back from my trip. Had a fabulous time on the coast and in Portland. We could have easily stayed a few more days to explore (and eat), sleep in, visit friends (and eat), shop, and soak up culture (and eat). I loved spending time with Jeff. With all the stuff involved in running a family [...]

Tomorrow I go on a 5 day vacation with my husband. We’re leaving the kids with my parents and driving out to the coast to stay the night. Then we’re driving up to Astoria and down to Portland for a few days. I desperately need this time off…alone…with my husband. I need to sleep in [...]