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Weekend Photo Essay

Except that I completely forgot to take any photos, so they will be photos I found on the internet.
Friday after work, I headed to the former Steak & Chophouse in downtown Portland (now it’s Kincaid’s). After a REALLY bad first martini (it was so bad, I sent it back, and I never send anything [...]

My weekend in review: I am a domestic goddess

This weekend, I was all alone. With the exception of everyone in my neighborhood, and the contractor, and the mailman, and the people at the shops I went to, I saw no one.
Friday morning, against my will, I took the architect to the airport. After work, I started my weekend of debauchery domesticity.
I [...]

Blargh!!! Also BUSY!!!

So yesterday, I went home a wee bit early. Because of the BLARGH!! mentioned in the post title. It was the first time I’ve taken any sick time since starting my new job. Admittedly, it’s only been three months, and it was only about 3 hours, but still. I felt kinda guilty.
Today was the going [...]

That’s better…..

Today is MUCh better.  Last night’s martini definitely helped there!  I am doing my work and doing it well.  I ate my healthy lunch, and other than a short lament about the dearth of cookies in my department (right now, there are lunches every day for our new residents, and they always have leftovers - [...]

Well, that sucked

Hmmm….it’s been almost a week since I bored you regaled you with all the wonderful details of my life. Where to start…..
Wednesday night, I went to my workout – and lo! It was good. After running around, doing stairs, and running around, the girls in my workout group & I all went out for drinks. [...]

Do you ever wonder if you’re weird?

Not me.  I know, without a shadow of a doubt.  I am a bit odd.
Tuesday is Farmer’s Market day where I work.  I go there, buy my lunch (either a falafel sandwich or a tamale, depending on my mood), and then I buy other things.  Today, I bought pesto and some snow peas.  I also [...]

Not Bad - For a Monday

Except that I keep seeing sparkly lights in my peripheral vision - which means I have a migraine coming on.   I thought I was safe - since last week o’ stress was over - but apparently the minute I relax, the headache comes to get me.  Good thing I already have a doctor appointment scheduled [...]