More of This and That with a Little Less of the Other

If you’ve been following my blog for any length of time, you know my posts on Friday are fluffy and flighty. Today is no different, though my thoughts will be more varied and less organized.

.:: Here is a picture of my baby, Tessa. Well, Tessa’s not really my baby. But, I help her Mom and Dad out twice a week during the overnight hours. This picture was taken by Tessa’s Mom back in November. Tessa celebrated her 6 month birthday this month. She is such a cutie, and I am honored to care for her twice a week.

.:: I am embarrassed that I miss both Facebook and Twitter as much as I do. I was not always actively posting on Facebook, but I was always actively looking, reading and – ahem – poking. The urge to do a quick peek remains strong, but I haven’t caved to the urge. The source of the urge is the sense that I am missing out on fun, news and – I admit it – gossip. It reminds me of when I was little and had to go to bed. The instant I’d got in bed, I’d smell the makings of popcorn. Fun was had without me. Humph. Continue reading “More of This and That with a Little Less of the Other”

A Trail Blazing Adventure Begins Now

March 5, 2011 is a big day. Frankly, March 5th is a huge day. Though we’ve known about the plan for over a year, the date seemed rocket forward at warp speed. March 5th is the day my 18yr old niece is hitting the trail. More specifically, my niece is hitting the Appalachian Trail (AT) at the southern starting point, Springer Mountain, and heading north towards the ending point, Mount Katahdin. My niece is a Northbounder. Continue reading “A Trail Blazing Adventure Begins Now”