Unexpected Lucidity

I was brushing my teeth and washing my face at about 5:30 this morning and was suddenly overcome with a wave of gratitude over this hot and cold running water indoors. Most of us are amazingly fortunate.

It's A Fad!

Thanks again to BDR and Landru.

My Apologies

I have been neglecting you. Swamped. And since I haven't done my taxes yet and got a new grill last night, it looks like I'll be neglecting you for a while more. I suppose you could follow me on twitter. Or watch a little teevee from 40 years ago.

Joy Rush

Out of phase but so be it. Y'all remember I'm a knitter, spinner, and general fiber nut, right? This comes from that part of my world. Bullwinkle sent me to Barb at a perfect time. She told me to make a list of things that give me a joy rush. You know what I mean. You have your own (no matter how jaded you think you are.) So here is the start of a list. Go make your own.

1. Biting into a fried soft crab sandwich with a slab of tomato on white bread for breakfast in July (Why yes, I am very specific. Why do you ask?)

2. Walking very far out on a wet giant rock jetty with the Atlantic Ocean crashing at my feet, casting spray onto my face.

3. The Redskins score

4. The first snow of the season, especially if I am home at the time and know I can burrow in and enjoy it.

5. Fireworks over the Washington Monument make me quiver every time

6. Crème brulée

7. Everything about the ocean, the smell as I approach before I can see it, the sound of the waves crashing while I doze off, walking on the beach in winter when nobody else is there. Everything.

8. Softly stroking a skein of cashmere/silk blend against the side of my neck.

9. Writing a stunning sentence after having struggled to make it perfect for hours and hours. And knowing it is really good.

10. Slipping into a not-too-hot whirlpool.

11. Solving a problem. Not the finish but the process. I love the total engagement, the forgetting to go to the bathroom concentration while I have at it, throwing everything I have into it.

That's enough for now. I think I'll go find some crème brulée.

I Have Neglected You

my little truffles. I have been off of work, sleeping late, and generally ignoring the existance of the world. I love that the political season has started in earnest. I'm so glad that Mr. Obama did so well in Iowa. Whether I support him or not, winning in such a lily white place speaks well for us.

Chris Dodd's "farewell" letter is a class act. And he promises to continue the FISA fight. Good for him.

Oh, and go see Juno and Charlie Wilson's war. Ok, back to my book now. Enjoy the New Hampshire debates tomorrow.

JesusFest 2007
Please have a wonderful holiday if you celebrate. I just have one request. Please tell me when it is over.

You folks who celebrate have NO idea how much it sucks all of the air out of the room. It is like being swallowed by Disneyland everywhere you go. Seriously, I can't do anything without being smacked with it. There is decor and music in public restrooms for crying out loud. It is the most astonishing marketing ploy. Can it go away now?

I Have Been Invited

to join the folks over at Best of the Blogs and I have accepted. You will find me there from time to time. I expect I will reproduce those posts here, but as you know by now these things evolve. You might drop by and read some of why my colleagues have to say.

Bwahaha!