Friday, February 26, 2010

Short Stories


I realize that the last post was random, but those were Linda's questions. I have my own randomness I'd like to share. Aren't you lucky?

*I love the smell of geraniums when you rub their leaves. I can smell ours even now. Mmm.

*Yesterday we had about 30 minutes of bright sunshine. I had to wear my sunglasses. The rest of the day was snow in the form of flurries.

*Dr. M is being courted by a certain university press that wants to publish the book that will come out of his dissertation (Rehearsal for Redemption: The Politics of Post-Emancipation Violence in Kentucky). It's kind of nice to be sought-after.

*I just might cry every time I see Joannie Rochett's name from now until the end of time. I might be exaggerating, but I don't think so.

*Dr. M got us a new camera for my birthday (it's next week – listen up people, this is your FIRST warning. Heh. I like to talk about my birthday.). I look forward to trying to figure out how to use it (the camera, not my birthday. I'm pretty good at the birthday thing by now).

*My arthritis has been extra cranky this week. It, along with almost everyone else I know, is ready for spring. And I mean meteorological spring, not March 20th.

*I'm ready for the Olympics to be over. It's been fun, but I need my beauty rest. I am, after all, turning a year older next week.

*Isn't it time for baseball yet? Surely it's time for pitchers & catchers to report to training camp, isn't it? My little baseball gadget on my Google page is all lonely & sad with all those 0s for the wins & losses.

OK, that's enough. Tune in tomorrow to see pictures of my week. There will be another picture of the sun, and our recycle bin!

10 comments:

  1. Oh yes, the smell of geraniums! Mmmm... can't wait!

    Hey, MY birthday is next week too Bug! On Monday... I'll be... gulp... 48 and yet feel younger than I did when I was 30? ;c)

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  2. Way to go, Dr. M!! Keep us posted on the book.

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  3. I believe pitchers and catchers are already busy down in Florida.

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  4. For my olfactories it's marigolds. But geraniums rank up there, too. Birthday? Did someone mention a birthday? Lots of good things going on in your week, even if you're lacking a little beauty sleep. Remember it's the inside that counts! And kudos to Dr. M.

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  5. Have you tried gin soaked raisins for your arthritis? Golden raisins in a container, cover with cheap gin, let it evaporate (there will still be some juice at the bottom, at least it's never totally evaporated for me), eat nine a day and store in an air-tight container. Works wonders.

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  6. Dear The Bug:
    Oh, geraniums. i love them so much.
    Also marigolds, hydrangeas, sunflowers, foxglove . . . spring . . .

    That's excellent news on the book! Keep up posted on that as well as the celebrations of life we call birthday.

    Ellen, gin-soaked raisins? Unbelievable. I will keep it in mind.

    Ann T.

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  7. Ellen, I'm sorry, but I'm fairly certain that I would NOT be able to manage a gin-soaked raisin. Ewww! However, in the interest of science & being pain free I might try. But is it that the gin makes you not care anymore? Because I still need to be able to drive to work :)

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  8. my father is looking forward to baseball! congrats on the fishing around about the courting of Dr.M and his book. that's exciting.

    ...and happy birthday early and i will wish you happiness again and again...

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  9. Can't wait for baseball either!! I love it. They will be reporting soon, according to my son who, thankfully, keeps up on those sorts of things.

    Love your list
    Amy

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  10. Yes time to end the Olympics and get back to real sports....Baseball. I like it.

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