2009-06-25T20:04:06Z regaling the web with tales of whoa tag:www.avocado8.com,2009:/blog//1 Movable Type Copyright (c) 2009, Lori 2009-06-25T20:04:06Z 2009-06-25T18:51:56Z tag:www.avocado8.com,2009:/blog//1.2488 2009-06-25T18:51:56Z

So a bit more info on our trip to Disney: (1) It was meant to be shortish, so it wouldn't be too expensive, (2) the Beaner and I went by ourselves, and (3) again to save on expenses, we only got 2-day non-Park Hopper tickets for a 3-day stay....

Lori lori@avocado8.com travel So a bit more info on our trip to Disney: (1) It was meant to be shortish, so it wouldn't be too expensive, (2) the Beaner and I went by ourselves, and (3) again to save on expenses, we only got 2-day non-Park Hopper tickets for a 3-day stay.... 2009-06-25T18:44:34Z 2009-06-25T15:45:22Z tag:www.avocado8.com,2009:/blog//1.2487 2009-06-25T15:45:22Z

I plan to continue the Disney thread in a bit (in fact, it's item #1 on my to-do list), but before I do I wanted to elaborate on a tweet I just made:...

Lori lori@avocado8.com funemployment I plan to continue the Disney thread in a bit (in fact, it's item #1 on my to-do list), but before I do I wanted to elaborate on a tweet I just made:... 2009-06-23T03:02:17Z 2009-06-23T02:58:21Z tag:www.avocado8.com,2009:/blog//1.2486 2009-06-23T02:58:21Z

I have such a backlog things to write about that I kind of wish I'd brought my laptop with me on vacation and blogged daily. Instead I'm playing vacation catch-up, still uploading photos from the Beaner's and my trip to Disney World and Al's and my trip to Annapolis, and I haven't even begun the writing yet. Well, I guess technically I have now....

Lori lori@avocado8.com travel I have such a backlog things to write about that I kind of wish I'd brought my laptop with me on vacation and blogged daily. Instead I'm playing vacation catch-up, still uploading photos from the Beaner's and my trip to Disney World and Al's and my trip to Annapolis, and I haven't even begun the writing yet. Well, I guess technically I have now.... 2009-06-09T02:39:44Z 2009-06-09T02:33:35Z tag:www.avocado8.com,2009:/blog//1.2485 2009-06-09T02:33:35Z

On Sunday I Twittered the following: The Beaner drew a picture, then took a photo of it, showed it to me, and said, "look! It's me saying 'YO'!" Will post later. :-) 10:57 AM Jun 6th from Tweetie...

Lori lori@avocado8.com parenthood On Sunday I Twittered the following: The Beaner drew a picture, then took a photo of it, showed it to me, and said, "look! It's me saying 'YO'!" Will post later. :-) 10:57 AM Jun 6th from Tweetie... 2009-06-04T03:06:41Z 2009-06-04T00:54:06Z tag:www.avocado8.com,2009:/blog//1.2484 2009-06-04T00:54:06Z

Again I'm going to start this entry with mention of my fame (!), as I neglected to mention the conversation that followed the "I read your blog!" sighting last Sunday. Al suggested that it might be he and the Beaner that made me recognizable, and I think for the most part he's right. I have certainly been recognized on my own before, especially when my hair is pink or purple, but I think it's when people see all three...

Lori lori@avocado8.com work Again I'm going to start this entry with mention of my fame (!), as I neglected to mention the conversation that followed the "I read your blog!" sighting last Sunday. Al suggested that it might be he and the Beaner that made me recognizable, and I think for the most part he's right. I have certainly been recognized on my own before, especially when my hair is pink or purple, but I think it's when people see all three... 2009-06-01T04:02:35Z 2009-06-01T03:36:34Z tag:www.avocado8.com,2009:/blog//1.2482 2009-06-01T03:36:34Z

Before I get to a couple conversations I've had with the Beaner over that past few days and weeks, I wanted to acknowledge the woman who said out a car window in the parking lot of the Supreme Food Market in University City today, "I read your blog!"...

Lori lori@avocado8.com parenthood Before I get to a couple conversations I've had with the Beaner over that past few days and weeks, I wanted to acknowledge the woman who said out a car window in the parking lot of the Supreme Food Market in University City today, "I read your blog!"... 2009-05-29T19:45:16Z 2009-05-29T15:43:52Z tag:www.avocado8.com,2009:/blog//1.2481 2009-05-29T15:43:52Z

My mom used to say (or maybe she was quoting someone else, I'm not sure) that there are signs everywhere; you just have to notice them. You don't need tea leaves or tarot cards to give you some help in making a decision; a newspaper will do. Open the paper (or a book) to a random page, and poke your finger at it. You just might find the answer you're looking for....

Lori lori@avocado8.com work My mom used to say (or maybe she was quoting someone else, I'm not sure) that there are signs everywhere; you just have to notice them. You don't need tea leaves or tarot cards to give you some help in making a decision; a newspaper will do. Open the paper (or a book) to a random page, and poke your finger at it. You just might find the answer you're looking for.... 2009-05-28T03:28:53Z 2009-05-28T03:25:30Z tag:www.avocado8.com,2009:/blog//1.2479 2009-05-28T03:25:30Z

This past weekend we visited my grandmother in Hunter, NY, and while up there we also got to see my cousin Sarah's new baby, who was born on Thursday. The Beaner had a peek, didn't think she looked very interesting, and went to play outside....

Lori lori@avocado8.com parenthood This past weekend we visited my grandmother in Hunter, NY, and while up there we also got to see my cousin Sarah's new baby, who was born on Thursday. The Beaner had a peek, didn't think she looked very interesting, and went to play outside.... 2009-05-27T02:44:55Z 2009-05-26T19:55:44Z tag:www.avocado8.com,2009:/blog//1.2478 2009-05-26T19:55:44Z

Yes, I know the actual first day of summer isn't for another month or so, but I feel like my summer's starting right now, today. [Edited to add: If you were looking for the explanation that I promised "later" in my last post, this is it.]...

Lori lori@avocado8.com work Yes, I know the actual first day of summer isn't for another month or so, but I feel like my summer's starting right now, today. [Edited to add: If you were looking for the explanation that I promised "later" in my last post, this is it.]... 2009-05-18T18:31:18Z 2009-05-18T18:28:20Z tag:www.avocado8.com,2009:/blog//1.2477 2009-05-18T18:28:20Z

I'm entering a photo I took last month in this month's Greeblepix Contest because the photo captures today really well. I'm looking into a puddle of possibilities, hoping to see blue skies....

Lori lori@avocado8.com photography I'm entering a photo I took last month in this month's Greeblepix Contest because the photo captures today really well. I'm looking into a puddle of possibilities, hoping to see blue skies.... 2009-05-30T01:13:33Z 2009-04-09T16:50:00Z tag:www.avocado8.com,2009:/blog//1.2476 2009-04-09T16:50:00Z

Things I would rather be doing than working right now, even though I like what I do and have a to-do list a mile long:...

Lori lori@avocado8.com random Things I would rather be doing than working right now, even though I like what I do and have a to-do list a mile long:... 2009-05-30T01:13:33Z 2009-04-06T21:02:48Z tag:www.avocado8.com,2009:/blog//1.2475 2009-04-06T21:02:48Z

OK, so obviously I'm not able to blog daily right now. That's no reason not to continue the NaBloPoMo theme of Growing (Up), or to blog as often as possible. So, without further ado, two things that the Beaner can do now that he's almost four and a half:...

Lori lori@avocado8.com parenthood OK, so obviously I'm not able to blog daily right now. That's no reason not to continue the NaBloPoMo theme of Growing (Up), or to blog as often as possible. So, without further ado, two things that the Beaner can do now that he's almost four and a half:... 2009-05-30T01:13:33Z 2009-04-03T04:20:24Z tag:www.avocado8.com,2009:/blog//1.2474 2009-04-03T04:20:24Z

I took a photo of all my seed packets today, I did! I just can't be bothered to edit and post it right now (it's late, other things to do, yadda yadda yadda). Instead I give you my Polaroid from Tuesday, which is actually apropos of what I did today: namely, turn the dirt in most of these containers....

Lori lori@avocado8.com gardening I took a photo of all my seed packets today, I did! I just can't be bothered to edit and post it right now (it's late, other things to do, yadda yadda yadda). Instead I give you my Polaroid from Tuesday, which is actually apropos of what I did today: namely, turn the dirt in most of these containers.... 2009-05-30T01:13:33Z 2009-04-01T17:36:42Z tag:www.avocado8.com,2009:/blog//1.2473 2009-04-01T17:36:42Z

I finally cleaned out my Inboxes last night after being in California for about 10 days, and I came across the April NaBloPoMo e-mail. The theme is GROWING (UP), which kind of makes sense for April; by this time last year, I had several seedlings well on their way. This year I've yet to plant anything (yes, I know, I'm way behind in gardening as in many other things), but I PLAN TO. So I gave some thought to...

Lori lori@avocado8.com gardening I finally cleaned out my Inboxes last night after being in California for about 10 days, and I came across the April NaBloPoMo e-mail. The theme is GROWING (UP), which kind of makes sense for April; by this time last year, I had several seedlings well on their way. This year I've yet to plant anything (yes, I know, I'm way behind in gardening as in many other things), but I PLAN TO. So I gave some thought to... 2009-05-30T01:13:33Z 2009-03-23T23:07:35Z tag:www.avocado8.com,2009:/blog//1.2472 2009-03-23T23:07:35Z

The Beaner, upon waking up and climbing the stairs to the loft sleeping area of our bi-level hotel room: "I have good news."...

Lori lori@avocado8.com parenthood The Beaner, upon waking up and climbing the stairs to the loft sleeping area of our bi-level hotel room: "I have good news."...