Monthly Archives: January 2009

All that and No Rice-a-Roni

Posted on January 30, 2009 by marijean

I flew to San Francisco on Monday. Monday night I had to myself to get caught up on work and wander the streets of downtown. I windowshopped. Menswear is in fashion. For women, that is. Also, very high platform heels. … Continue reading →

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George and Jean’s Excellent Adventure

Posted on January 26, 2009 by marijean

On a Sunday afternoon I called my parents for our weekly chat. My dad talked about driving out from Illinois to visit us in Virginia. I thought, sometime . . . he means … Continue reading →

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Squirrel FLING!

Posted on January 15, 2009 by marijean

I know I have not been blogging much of late but trust me; I’ve had my reasons. Those of you following on Twitter (@Marijean) know of which I speak. I have only managed to update in 140 characters or less, not … Continue reading →

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No Resolutions, Just Goals

Posted on January 1, 2009 by marijean

I used to write resolutions; tired ideas like “lose weight,” “take better care of myself,” “get organized.” We have all started many a New Year with these kinds of resolutions, haven’t we? In 2008, we started using SMART goals for … Continue reading →