This past weekend I marched, for the second time, with the Leijorettes. The Leijorettes are a Mardi Gras marching krewe honoring Princess Leia Organa of Alderaan. We… Read more “My Kind of Mardi Gras”
Category: Family
Wordsworth vs. the Baby Monkey
The world has gone insane And you don’t know what is right You got to keep on keeping on So get on that pig and hold on tight… Read more “Wordsworth vs. the Baby Monkey”
Notching a Decade
As of today, Tim and I have been married for ten years. A lot can happen, and can happen to a person, in that time span. I’ve… Read more “Notching a Decade”
My Nice Good Brother and the Blustery Day
I’ve had the idea for some time that I should write a few posts about family relationships. The last of seven children, I have both sisters and… Read more “My Nice Good Brother and the Blustery Day”
I’m Thankful for Godzilla
I’m a writer, and my goal is to publish fiction, and this blog is (mostly) about my journey toward that goal. To that end, I plan to… Read more “I’m Thankful for Godzilla”
Running Down Dreams
I miss driving. Not the stoplight, cross traffic, 18-to-30-minute-commute-depending-on-traffic driving I do everyday. I miss the 3+ hours on the road and you’re in a brand new… Read more “Running Down Dreams”
A Scarlet Carson Summer
There’s a pivotal scene in the movie version of V for Vendetta that centers on a woman named Valerie. Valerie tells of her life with her lover… Read more “A Scarlet Carson Summer”
Anne McClane 