Friday Random Thoughts

I'm having a tough time writing random thoughts today. Between the overwhelming tragedy in Texas and the loss of a new colleague, I don't have a lot to say.

It's a good day to snuggle up with a history book, a cup of tea, and a warm kitten.

Friday Random Thoughts -- Halloween Edition

Halloween is one of my very favorite holidays. I just like the idea of dressing up, being scared, and, of course, eating candy.

I am dressing up as a witch this year and little j is going to be a vampire.

Big J was out of town this week and once again I am exhausted on Friday. I need to revise my sleeping habits when he is away!

It is sort of rainy today, which is fine. But no one wants rain on Halloween!

Earlier this week I freaked out about the amount of work I have to get done before the end of the semester. And then I remembered my new motto: I care, but not that much.

Friday Random Thoughts -- Birthday Edition

This picture makes me super happy.

That headache I mentioned last Friday? Yeah, apparently it was a full-blown viral infection of some sort that included nausea, extreme fatigue, and aching jaw. I've been down for a week.

I know I am better today because it is the first day that I have actually had intellectual thoughts! Woohoo!

little j's birthday was Wednesday. We had a great evening complete with crepes and pumpkin pie--both her favorites.

Big J is taking me out to lunch today, but my present is dinner out and seeing Elvis Perkins on November 2.

The leaves are really starting to change color now. My favorite time of year in Virginia.

This weekend we are cleaning out our garden beds and mounding up the dirt to resemble graves, complete with headstones. Awesome!

Although I really want a puppy, I am pretty content with two cats.

Friday Random Thoughts

I have the worst headache today.

Richard Dawkins is going to be on Grounds for a lecture this afternoon -- I can't wait to hear him speak.

At the beginning of the year I had trouble not being in my office every day. Yeah, I'm over that. If I want to get work done I have to shut my door; if my door is shut it really doesn't matter if I am in the office or some where else.

I was looking forward to Where the Wild Things Are, until I heard Kenneth Turan's review this morning.

little j's birthday party is Saturday. I'm looking forward to Sunday!

Friday Random Thoughts

This week was "Reading Days." Although I doubt many students do actual reading and are more likely to take an extra couple days off.

I hoped to accomplish much more than I actually did during my "reading days." And, yes, I was actually reading!

Shout out to Ms. A for her participation in the October Project -- I love the daily photographs!

It is supposed to be 87〫today. What? Fortunately we will have cooler, more autumn-like weather beginning tomorrow.

I am so in love with Glee!

Speaking of television, we've found that we would much rather watch something off the DVR the day after it airs.

little j and I are lobbying for a puppy -- We're not being particularly successful. Big J is unmovable!

Good luck to Big J as he participates in his first sprint triathlon on Sunday!