Author Archives: favoritephilosopher

Ok, the more I watch the videos coming out of Russia the more weird-ed out I get.  It was one thing to watch it crossing the sky like a nice pretty really really big shooting star.  It is another to … Continue reading →

Well, we are moved, sort of.   There are still lots of odds and ends at the rental where we’ve been living for the last year, and God knows I have to clean it this week before handing over the … Continue reading →

Interesting follow up to my last blog… http://news.yahoo.com/analysis–disciplining-children-over-fake-guns-may-be-wrong-lesson-195101197.html  

The problem with grief is that just as you think you’re doing okay, you find yourself falling through a trap door.  It’s not usually down into a shark infested pool, more like a trip and fall, but “ouch” nevertheless. After … Continue reading →

I went to church today. It’s funny how the need to go to a place of peace and comfort and prayer becomes overwhelming when tragedy strikes.  To be in a place where everyone is together for the same purpose – … Continue reading →

There are no words.

There must be something missing in my life right now, because for the first time ever I have been heard the siren song of Black Friday.  I’m not going to answer it, of course.  My wise mother taught me: “Never … Continue reading →

Al and I were newlyweds, and he really  needed a new chest of drawers.  So one Sunday we went out looking.  Our first stop was Scandinavian designs (before IKEA) and we found a great dresser.  We decided we wanted to … Continue reading →