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You must have opened up your eyes

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Yesterday afternoon was interesting because I was given a challenge. Admittedly, being out of the work environment for three months has meant there are fewer challenges crossing my path. But still, it felt as if I was breaking new ground. I didn't second-guess myself for once. Instead, I moved through ...

At the other end of the telescope

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Last night when the plane touched down in Portland -- in the rain, of course -- it felt good to be home. I loved spending time in Toronto again, don't get me wrong. I had the opportunity to check out different neighborhoods, shop, and got to hang out with the ...

My Mama said

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

For my birthday, my dear friends Mark and Greg gave me a copy of Mother's Best: Comfort Food That Takes You Home Again. The book has an entire chapter on mac & cheese recipes!! How insane is that? Of course, growing up, my mother made mac & cheese for just about ...

Just a little patience

Monday, December 7th, 2009

To say that adopting a dog has changed my life would be an understatement. It's a daily lesson in patience as well as frustration. Add in that my dog is senior, deaf, and has a history that is somewhat of a mystery, it makes for an interesting time. Lately, we've been ...

All together now

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

I cannot believe December is just a few days away. Where did this year go? Ah well, that's a thought for another entry. This Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for a lot -- my family, my friends who are like family, having a job, the ability to trust my gut, not being ...