Monthly Archives: February 2009

Little House in the (Suburban) Woods

Posted on February 16, 2009 by marijean

I live in a wooded area, near a pond and a lake and not too far from mountains and rivers. It’s not uncommon to see a variety of wildlife right outside my office window. Oh, and I’m less than three … Continue reading →

Posted in Charlottesville | 3 Comments

Not Blogging Means Not Dealing

Posted on February 16, 2009 by marijean

My MIL e-mailed me after noting that I hadn’t updated my blog in quite some time. “Are you OK?” she asked, and I understood because not blogging means not dealing for me. It means something’s out of whack. I’m OK, … Continue reading →

Posted in | Tagged blogging break, depression | 3 Comments

Isla Fisher or Amy Adams

Posted on February 15, 2009 by marijean

I’m reading “When You Are Engulfed in Flames” by David Sedaris, one of two books my hubby gave me for Valentine’s Day. I love getting books as gifts, and for Valentine’s Day, it was a good choice; flowers die, chocolates … Continue reading →

Posted in | Tagged Amy Adams, Augusten Burroughs, Confessions of a Shopaholic, David Sedaris, Isla Fisher | 3 Comments

Valerie Bertinelli I’m Not

Posted on February 15, 2009 by marijean

I am in that stage of weight-loss I privately call “wearing the fat jeans — with a belt!” Let’s just say I enjoyed myself a little too thoroughly over the holiday season and by season, I mean the one that … Continue reading →

Posted in | Tagged back away from the chocolate, dieting, weight loss | 8 Comments

Love is . . .

Posted on February 14, 2009 by marijean

When my husband calls from Sam’s to make sure he’s buying the right brand of toilet paper, because he knows such things are important to me. When my college-aged kid says something that sounds like, “eye of ewe, oooh” on … Continue reading →