I just realized I'm living in the future. This arrived in my mail the other day: It came as a part of a promotional package from Rogers. Essentially, junk mail. Except, this is junk mail with a USB. I'm supposed to plug this into my computer and start using some new thing. This is technology… Continue reading On Living in the Future
It’s hard to know where to start talking about a book like 2666. That’s partly because, in some ways, it’s actually five books. Published posthumously, the book begins with “A Note from the Author’s Heirs” explaining that, before his death, Bolano stipulated the book be published as five separate works. Instead, his friends and family… Continue reading Book Review – 2666 by Roberto Bolano
Okay, that headline is a little misleading. I like the word botanical though. Last week Peter and I got to spend three days and two nights a little south of the border...the state of Washington! The weather was gorgeous, we had some excellent thrift store experiences, and I took a lot of pictures. We spent… Continue reading A Botanical Adventure through the Pacific Northwest
I keep a list, at the back of my journal, of books I want to read. I don’t always stick to it when I visit the library or go to a bookstore, but it helps me remember titles I think sound interesting. If someone recommends a book to me that I think I would want… Continue reading Book Review – The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller
Not feeling that well last night, I snuggled into bed, in my pajamas, with Netflix, looking for something to watch. I flicked through the titles for a while - wanting something that wouldn't require a lot of thought, elicit a lot of emotion, but wouldn't be too incredibly stupid. Do any of you have good… Continue reading Looking Cool on TV
Our journey is finally at an end. I, for one, am happy to be finished watching Ben and his hair. Did you know this was "the most controversial finale in Bachelor history"? The final days find us still in Switzerland, in Zermatt, near the Matterhorn (I love that ride at Disneyland). Once again, Switzerland is… Continue reading The Bachelor Finale
It's Monday and it's grey/rainy outside but I'm in a good mood for some reason. My theory is it's the extra hour of light yesterday. I have a confession: I think daylight savings rocks. In the fall we get an extra hour of sleep and in the spring we get more daytime. I like both… Continue reading Happy Things
It's another cloudy, dreary day in the Fraser Valley today and my heart is aching for cherry blossoms. I'm looking forward to the weekend and getting to see some friends, as well as daylight savings coming. (Losing the hour of sleep is a small price to pay for longer daylight hours, I think.) On Wednesday… Continue reading A Snowy, March Adventure
This week I've learned to bite my tongue. Or I'm trying to at least. I'm learning that arguments don't always convince others and, in fact, can be detrimental. I'm learning the importance of being informed and just how infuriating misinformation can be. I'm learning that it's good to stand up for what you believe in… Continue reading Hey Christians!
I'm a little later than usual with this update. For those of you waiting for this with bated breath, I both apologize and suggest you find something else to do. This week's been a little stressful so far so when Peter suggested a bicycle ride along the dike, I jumped at the chance to get… Continue reading The Bachelor – The Women Tell…some stuff
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