Archive for February, 2008
“Beowulf” in HD-finally, it makes sense!
I didn’t take Advanced Placement English in High School, but I remember having friends who did, and I remember their wailing and moaning and gnashing of their teeth over trying to decipher “Beowulf”, a historical epic poem written sometime between the 8th and 11th centuries. I’m not sure what translation was being used then, [...]
Crazy Eights Meme
I got tagged by Tina from Mummified Times Five to do this meme. I’m not really sure why this is called Crazy Eights because there are only six questions, but here goes:
Things I’m Passionate About
The safety of my children
Making sure my husband knows how much I love and appreciate him
Blogging!
Ensuring that my children get an [...]
“Blackout”-strong performances, compelling story
August 14, 2003 was a Thursday. My husband was at work, and the boys and I were inside where it was air-conditioned because August in Michigan is hot. At 4:19 pm, all of the power went out. We went outside to see if it was just us, and as other neighbors who were home during [...]
(Not) Wordless Wednesday-Wedding Dress
I forgot to mention in yesterday’s happy things post that my sister in law got married last weekend! She was jaw-droppingly stunning in her custom-made dress, and she and her husband threw the most amazing wedding I’ve ever been to. They gave personalized notes to every person, made homemade hot chocolate and chocolate spoons for [...]
Making lemonade from lemons
February 2008 will be remembered as the month that completely kicked my butt, but I’m trying to look for the positive. Rather than post a bunch of whining about how I’m still sick and now my husband is sick and blah blah blah, I’m going to post about good things, happy things. Like this:
I’ve joined [...]
