I have always loved origami. I can't say that I have ever been good at it though. I love those books that tell you how to make all kinds of lovely things out of little scraps of paper. I always wanted to master making the origami crane - one of the easier origami feats - [...]
Tag: Humor
Slushy anyone?
I am in my office today writing this blog over my lunch 15 minutes as my internet at home is not functioning and I am suddenly acutely aware that I may be a bit behind. I base this present conclusion solely on the fact that my calendar is still on the month of January (although [...]
I am so over that chick…
White fluffy snow - it is beautiful to look at and fun to play in. That concludes the portion of this blog that is going to present positive reflections on the value of snow. Everyone out there who is a tad tired of snow this winter raise your hand. Raise it high so we can [...]
The travels of the little blue guy continue…
I have been out to the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) in Emmitsburg, Maryland more times than I can remember. Each and every time I have visited that facility it has been fulfilling. I am truly a lucky duck to be able to do what I love and to be able to share some time [...]
Wabi Sabi Wednesday
Life at my second home in Emmitsburg - ah, what a lark. Even when I am working here it never seems like working. It's a double blessing when as part of my work I get to spend time with the fabulous Barbara Johnson. I am in wabi sabi heaven here. I love this place because there are [...]
That which I covet…
I looked at the photos of the luxury bathroom in the Tim and Cassi Brookins' home online yesterday with a tinge of jealously. Not because I care all that much about luxury bathrooms - albeit, I wouldn't mind larger bathrooms than I presently have - because they showed a small glimpse into the size of [...]
And again we shall rise…
I am on a take-no-prisoners to-do list day, so let me keep this brief (but meaningful). 😉 I want to say something now to the F/M community and all our comrades - before we dive head first as a community into our third annual flood fight (we really do need to stop meeting like this [...]
THE NEW FORTY 