Monthly Archives: November 2012

Apple

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

Oh My Gosh! I finally did it – after all these years (since the days of DOS for heaven’s sakes!) I have made the switch. Today I walked into an Apple Boutique, looked at the 27 inch desktop and said, … Continue reading →

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New computer

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

The time has come,I think, when I have to seriously consider a new computer. As I write this, I am backing up my photos, documents, etc. my computer, which admittedly is at least six or seven years old, is getting … Continue reading →

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Maple Mountain

Posted on November 25, 2012 by

  To think that I almost considered shopping today! Perish the thought! I don’t even like shopping! And imagine how crowded the malls would have been today. Whatever it is I need (soap, body butter, lip gloss) I didn’t need … Continue reading →

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Writing

Posted on November 24, 2012 by

After a few days off to be lazy and concentrate almost solely on The Voice and X Factor (no – I don’t feel in the least bit guilty) today was a full-on writing day: day two of my new book. … Continue reading →

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Sun!

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

  You wouldn’t think that sunshine, in and of itself, would be worthy of a lengthy write-up. But, yes it is, folks – it is if you live in the Pacific Northwest and it happens to be November 21. So … Continue reading →

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Dust

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

Well – my last post was titled “Food.” Today it’s “Dust.” Maybe I’ll evolve to “Dirt” one of these days. Okay – let s talk about dust. I am inordinately proud of myself because this morning I dusted. Not only … Continue reading →

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Food

Posted on November 17, 2012 by

Yes, we went hiking today and yes, it was wet and, on top of the ridge, very, very windy. How windy was it? Well, if I weighed just two pounds less, I bet I’d have been blown off the cliff. … Continue reading →

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Let the Weekend Begin

Posted on November 16, 2012 by

Hurrah! The weekend begins now! More on over-achieveing as per yesterday’s post. This morning I had friends coming to visit at about 10.30. So – up at six. Garbage and recycling out to the kerb by 8 and first interview of … Continue reading →

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Energy Whirlwind

Posted on November 16, 2012 by

Yup – today was one of those days I did it all. And I simply can’t BEGIN to tell you how good that feels. I am such an over-achiever. Yes – no apologies – that’s who I am. I own … Continue reading →

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Writing a Book – Day 1

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

So here’s the thing: when I’m not very busy there isn’t anything to write about (I mean really – how many times do you want to hear about the wonders of brushing my teeth with an extra soft toothbrush and Tom’s … Continue reading →

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