February 13th, 2012 → 6:18 am
“Orpheus with his lute made trees,
And the mountain tops that freeze,
Bow themselves when he did sing…In sweet music is such art,
Killing care and grief of heart. – Henry VIII
Music is also a good way to lift the heart. A nod to Adele, the Grammys, and of course, to poor Whitney Houston.
February 5th, 2012 → 8:45 am
“Zounds! I was never so bethumped with words.” – King John
Nancy Brinker, founder and chief executive of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, has changed her story repeatedly over the last few days as to why the group didn’t want to give funds to Planned Parenthood. It’s all been a bit ridiculous. A few years ago I stopped giving money to Susan G. Komen for the Cure when I found out how little money actually went to cancer reduction efforts (as opposed to administrators and lawyers). This just confirms for me that there are better places for my donations.
January 16th, 2012 → 7:14 am
“Ay, every inch a king.” – King Lear
Happy Martin Luther King Day.
January 14th, 2012 → 7:00 am
“Cold snow melts with the sun’s hot beams.” – Henry VI, Part II
I know it’s been crazy in Alaska with snowfall topping 318 inches in some areas (!), but here in St. Louis we’ve barely had any winter at all. There is a tiny skiff of snow out there right now, but I hear that’s going to burn off this weekend with temperatures getting into the fifties on Sunday! In the middle of January! What is going on?!?
December 30th, 2011 → 8:16 am
“But that our loves and comforts should increase,
Even as our days do grow!” – Othello
Happy New Year everyone! Here’s wishing a good next year with many loving moments, and many happy comforts.
December 22nd, 2011 → 7:18 am
“The end of war’s uncertain.” – Coriolanus
I’m glad it’s over, that’s for sure. Although I almost can’t quite believe it, we’ve been there so long. A heartfelt wish to the people of Iraq that they can make a go of it without us.
November 28th, 2011 → 6:49 am
“Knock, knock, knock. Who’s there, i’th’ name of Belzebub?” – Macbeth
I’m back! In the name of Belzebub or something else (something better, I hope). I had an excellent conference and an even better vacation this past week. I hope everyone else enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday as well. I can’t wait to start writing more posts, so stay tuned!
Filed under: Blog & Other & Self/My Life
November 18th, 2011 → 6:50 am
I’m going to have to take a break from the blog for the next week. First I’m travelling for work, then it is Thanksgiving. I hope everyone out there has a happy and fulfilling Thanksgiving holiday! I’ll be away from the blog, but I’m sure still thinking about it…
October 31st, 2011 → 6:36 am
Happy Halloween everyone!!
October 25th, 2011 → 7:52 am
Well, after that awesome 3rd game of the World Series where the Cards roared like thunder, they then subsequently lost the next two games. It is now 2-3 in favor of the Rangers. Watching the Cards lose last night sent a faint cold fear through my veins.  This is why I don’t normally watch sports – it’s too nerve-wracking!