I'll be darned if I'm going to ruin NaBloPoMo now. I have to type fast to beat midnight.
Today I called Poison Control for the first time. After my shower, I walked into our bedroom to find Claire sitting in the desk chair holding an empty tube of toothpaste and looking guilty. Yes, she ate it, and you should have smelled her breath -- breathtakingly minty.
Thankfully, it was just a sample size that Matt had gotten at the dentist a few days ago, but the tube said to call Poison Control or seek medical attention if a child younger than 6 swallowed more than the amount used for brushing. I have never heard of anyone dying of toothpaste consumption but I also didn't feel like I could in good conscience ignore the tube's clear instructions. So I called and they said there wasn't nearly enough fluoride in the amount she ate to be dangerous, and they didn't treat me like an idiot for asking, which was a nice bonus.
The only bad part is that after our conversation I had to give them Claire's name, my name and our phone number. So now I'm probably in some database of negligent parents. Seriously, why did they want that info? I need to Google that -- but not tonight.
I'll mention another quick first from today, since I still have four minutes to spare. Matt and I made homemade potato chips and WOW. I can't even imagine why we haven't been doing this for years. So easy and so delicious. I only wish we'd had more than three potatoes that needed to be used. Try it, you'll like it.
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Saturday, October 29, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
Plain Jane
It came down to the wire but I just finished "Jane Eyre." It finally got interesting on page 346 (my version has 407). I would NEVER have read the whole thing except for book club (tonight). And I'll never read it again. Still, it's a good one to have under my belt.
I am not ready for this cold weather. Mainly because of the shoes. I hate having to give up flip flops.
Last winter I finally embraced skinny jeans. This year I am throwing leggings into the mix. They are as comfortable as sweats but a whole lot cuter -- quite a nice combination. But I need some longer shirts before I can jump in whole-hog, because let's be honest. I'm not 17.
October's almost over and instead of feeling burned out by daily blogging I'm actually still enjoying it. Which may be more than you can say, especially when I present you with posts like this one! Maybe I really will sign on for November. Not the novel-writing version, though. That is most definitely not in the cards.
I have got to buy some Halloween candy tomorrow. I have a feeling we might have a pretty big crowd of trick-or-treaters in this neighborhood, and I'm thinking they might show up tomorrow, Sunday and Monday. I do have a bunch of apples that need to be eaten, but I don't want to be that mom.
I hear kids. Happy Friday!
I am not ready for this cold weather. Mainly because of the shoes. I hate having to give up flip flops.
Last winter I finally embraced skinny jeans. This year I am throwing leggings into the mix. They are as comfortable as sweats but a whole lot cuter -- quite a nice combination. But I need some longer shirts before I can jump in whole-hog, because let's be honest. I'm not 17.
October's almost over and instead of feeling burned out by daily blogging I'm actually still enjoying it. Which may be more than you can say, especially when I present you with posts like this one! Maybe I really will sign on for November. Not the novel-writing version, though. That is most definitely not in the cards.
I have got to buy some Halloween candy tomorrow. I have a feeling we might have a pretty big crowd of trick-or-treaters in this neighborhood, and I'm thinking they might show up tomorrow, Sunday and Monday. I do have a bunch of apples that need to be eaten, but I don't want to be that mom.
I hear kids. Happy Friday!
Monday, October 24, 2011
Green grass
Thanks for the post prompts. Keep them coming! Who knows -- maybe I'll be so inspired that I'll sign on for November's NaBloPoMo. Although this daily blogging deal definitely is a contributor to my overtired state.
OK, here we go. From Kate: "You've never told us why you named your blog 'Green Grass.'"
On one level it's pretty superficial. I like green grass and the things I associate with it: open spaces, the outdoors, summertime, the smell of a freshly mowed lawn, etc. I also like alliteration.
On a (slightly) deeper level, "Green Grass" refers to my belief that the grass is NOT greener on the other side of the fence. That's the perspective from which I try to view life and by which I try to live it. Since this blog is about my life, it seemed an appropriate title.
That's not to say that my day-to-day life is one big happy dance. And I reserve the right to blog about first-world problems, since that's the only kind I have. But in the big picture I have so much to be thankful for I could never enumerate it.
OK, here we go. From Kate: "You've never told us why you named your blog 'Green Grass.'"
On one level it's pretty superficial. I like green grass and the things I associate with it: open spaces, the outdoors, summertime, the smell of a freshly mowed lawn, etc. I also like alliteration.
On a (slightly) deeper level, "Green Grass" refers to my belief that the grass is NOT greener on the other side of the fence. That's the perspective from which I try to view life and by which I try to live it. Since this blog is about my life, it seemed an appropriate title.
That's not to say that my day-to-day life is one big happy dance. And I reserve the right to blog about first-world problems, since that's the only kind I have. But in the big picture I have so much to be thankful for I could never enumerate it.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Night owls
I don't know why Matt and I are so hardheaded about staying up late night after night when we know the consequence at 7 a.m. is going to be eyeballs that feel like they're on fire. Somehow, by the time a responsible bedtime rolls around, we always seem to be immersed in something more interesting than sleep. Tonight it's football, "Jane Eyre" and, apparently, obligatory blogging. A few 9 p.m. bedtimes would make a big difference. Maybe tomorrow night.
If you have suggestions for blog topics, or burning questions you want me to address, please leave me a comment. Writing is the easy part; coming up with something to write about is what I'm too tired for on nights like this. Help a sister out!
If you have suggestions for blog topics, or burning questions you want me to address, please leave me a comment. Writing is the easy part; coming up with something to write about is what I'm too tired for on nights like this. Help a sister out!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
3 things
[This is old news now. I started writing this about two weeks ago but forgot to finish or post.]
One of the mirrors I've blogged about before, the one I bought for next to nothing at a Goodwill and then Terry helped me faux finish (it was the first thing I ever painted), is in another Etsy treasury. This one's theme is "In the future." Very cool, but I wish someone would buy the thing!
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[Back to the present.] I don't pay much attention to my blog stats, but I have noticed recently that by far the No. 1 post strangers land on is this one (click here). I could not figure out why until I typed "poison ivy hand" into Google's Images search.
A disgusting first impression, but kind of funny.
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Congratulations to Meg and Drew on their new(est) baby, Sam! One babysitter is NOT going to suffice for our Bible study next year. We've produced three babies in the past month.
Anyone who's involved in a group effort to make meals for people who have just had babies (or are sick, etc.) should check out FoodTidings.com. This is a great site that simplifies and streamlines the scheduling process -- highly recommended.
One of the mirrors I've blogged about before, the one I bought for next to nothing at a Goodwill and then Terry helped me faux finish (it was the first thing I ever painted), is in another Etsy treasury. This one's theme is "In the future." Very cool, but I wish someone would buy the thing!
----------[Back to the present.] I don't pay much attention to my blog stats, but I have noticed recently that by far the No. 1 post strangers land on is this one (click here). I could not figure out why until I typed "poison ivy hand" into Google's Images search.
A disgusting first impression, but kind of funny.
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Congratulations to Meg and Drew on their new(est) baby, Sam! One babysitter is NOT going to suffice for our Bible study next year. We've produced three babies in the past month.
Anyone who's involved in a group effort to make meals for people who have just had babies (or are sick, etc.) should check out FoodTidings.com. This is a great site that simplifies and streamlines the scheduling process -- highly recommended.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Blog birthday
Today's the third anniversary of this blog and the first time I've remembered it! Happy three years, Green Grass.
I don't remember what inspired me to start a blog, but I'm glad I did. At times I've been great about keeping it updated, even writing more than once a day occasionally, and other times I've been slack, but I've rarely gone more than about a week without a post. It's turned into a great record of life in the past three years, although there are some pretty major happenings that never got blogged about, and about 10 million mundane ones that did.
Three years ago, Mom was still recovering from her March 3, 2007, liver transplant. Her immune system fought the new liver hard, and Dad, Amanda and I spent weeks alternating days and nights with her at the Chapel Hill hospital so she was never alone. It was several months before I could breathe easy about the outcome of her transplant.
Today, she has more energy than she had for years before the transplant, she doesn't drink a nasty concoction five times a day to keep her liver hobbling along, and there's no trace of yellow in her skin. She and Dad are both retired and though they have no trouble filling their days, there's nothing they like better than getting down on the floor to play with Claire and Bri.
Three years ago, I was in the middle of the busiest year I probably will ever have in real estate. The market was hot, leads seemed to fall into my lap, and I made more money every month than I made all last year. But my phone never stopped ringing -- never -- not at night, not on weekends, not on holidays. I couldn't enjoy having a cup of coffee with a friend because I couldn't stop thinking about everything I had to get done. My "social life" consisted of Chamber of Commerce breakfasts, Realtor luncheons and Business After Hours.
Today, I almost never go into the office. I have a closing on Thursday, and it will be my first one in four months. If I could just sell my own house, it would be a major accomplishment. I work with family, friends and past clients -- no newbies, no lookie lous. I made more money last year freelance editing and writing -- from home, on my own schedule -- than I did from selling real estate. I'm not saying it will be like this forever, but for now, I like this balance.
Three years ago, we knew it was time to start thinking about babies, though it would be awhile before we actively starting trying for them. Today, I spend most of my waking hours with our sweet 9-month-old, helping her "walk" and pretending to understand her endless, lovely babbling. This morning I saw the baby in my belly wave his or her arms on an ultrasound. I really feel like Matt and I consciously made the most of our years without kids, and now I want to make the most of this phase of life.
There's so much more ... Three years ago, Amanda and Stephen had just moved back to Moore County and Matt and I were living on Raleigh Drive. His car was the Explo' and mine was the Ac. We were ambivalent about our church and unconvinced that there was value in small groups. I was on MySpace but not Facebook. The Southern Pines library let us borrow their books. I had not discovered Spanx, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, Rite Aid rebates or Anne Lamott. I could go on and on.
Three years from now, who knows what life will look like? I'm glad we only get the day-by-day view going forward. I like suspense.
I don't remember what inspired me to start a blog, but I'm glad I did. At times I've been great about keeping it updated, even writing more than once a day occasionally, and other times I've been slack, but I've rarely gone more than about a week without a post. It's turned into a great record of life in the past three years, although there are some pretty major happenings that never got blogged about, and about 10 million mundane ones that did.
Three years ago, Mom was still recovering from her March 3, 2007, liver transplant. Her immune system fought the new liver hard, and Dad, Amanda and I spent weeks alternating days and nights with her at the Chapel Hill hospital so she was never alone. It was several months before I could breathe easy about the outcome of her transplant.
Today, she has more energy than she had for years before the transplant, she doesn't drink a nasty concoction five times a day to keep her liver hobbling along, and there's no trace of yellow in her skin. She and Dad are both retired and though they have no trouble filling their days, there's nothing they like better than getting down on the floor to play with Claire and Bri.
Three years ago, I was in the middle of the busiest year I probably will ever have in real estate. The market was hot, leads seemed to fall into my lap, and I made more money every month than I made all last year. But my phone never stopped ringing -- never -- not at night, not on weekends, not on holidays. I couldn't enjoy having a cup of coffee with a friend because I couldn't stop thinking about everything I had to get done. My "social life" consisted of Chamber of Commerce breakfasts, Realtor luncheons and Business After Hours.
Today, I almost never go into the office. I have a closing on Thursday, and it will be my first one in four months. If I could just sell my own house, it would be a major accomplishment. I work with family, friends and past clients -- no newbies, no lookie lous. I made more money last year freelance editing and writing -- from home, on my own schedule -- than I did from selling real estate. I'm not saying it will be like this forever, but for now, I like this balance.
Three years ago, we knew it was time to start thinking about babies, though it would be awhile before we actively starting trying for them. Today, I spend most of my waking hours with our sweet 9-month-old, helping her "walk" and pretending to understand her endless, lovely babbling. This morning I saw the baby in my belly wave his or her arms on an ultrasound. I really feel like Matt and I consciously made the most of our years without kids, and now I want to make the most of this phase of life.
There's so much more ... Three years ago, Amanda and Stephen had just moved back to Moore County and Matt and I were living on Raleigh Drive. His car was the Explo' and mine was the Ac. We were ambivalent about our church and unconvinced that there was value in small groups. I was on MySpace but not Facebook. The Southern Pines library let us borrow their books. I had not discovered Spanx, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, Rite Aid rebates or Anne Lamott. I could go on and on.
Three years from now, who knows what life will look like? I'm glad we only get the day-by-day view going forward. I like suspense.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
101 things update
I've knocked off some good ones recently in my 101-things quest:
5. Learn how to apply eye makeup. I guess what I had in mind when I wrote this was to get lessons at the Clinique counter or something, but instead I've just been paying attention to the blurbs in Real Simple where they give you eye makeup tips. I've collected a few eye shadows and eye liners when I've been shopping and spotted a sale, and I've been practicing wearing them when I'm in the mood.
Last week Amanda complimented my eye makeup and told me I should check it off my list, so I am. I doubt I'll ever wear much more than mascara on a daily basis, but it's nice to know I can kick it up a notch if I want to.
10. Establish a grocery-shopping, coupon-clipping system that works for me. My accomplishing this is all thanks to Amanda, who really knows how to save money and freely shares her knowledge. In a nutshell, my "system" consists of: a) alphabetizing coupons in a three-ring binder and b) every week shopping at two or three grocery stores and one or two drug stores (after perusing their sales papers) for the best store sale/coupon/rebate matchups.
When I find a fantastic deal I stock up, and I keep a close eye on our food/toiletries/household inventory to avoid paying full price for anything. I now save more than I spend on virtually every shopping trip, I'm learning the "market" for the products we buy most frequently, and we have tons of excess to donate.
22. Write an opinion letter to our local newspaper. I actually did this in June 2008 and just realized I never checked it off my list.
43. Figure out a way to get paid for blogging that doesn't involve ads. I just signed on to be a Thomas Nelson book review blogger. Basically, they send me a book "of my choosing" (the selection can be VERY limited -- which is the only reason in this world that I'm reading about Diamond Rio right now), I read it and write a 200-word review on this blog and Amazon. The book is my payment. I'm hoping to enjoy most of the books enough to keep them, and the others (like the Diamond Rio one) I'll sell.
87. Become more intentional about observing Advent. Our church is emphasizing Advent more this year than it has in the past, which has been helpful and good. We had a churchwide Advent dinner a couple of weeks ago, and everyone got a handout with scriptures to read every day of Advent. Lighting Advent candles, making Advent wreaths, etc., is fine, but for me, these daily readings have been the biggest help in observing Advent.
5. Learn how to apply eye makeup. I guess what I had in mind when I wrote this was to get lessons at the Clinique counter or something, but instead I've just been paying attention to the blurbs in Real Simple where they give you eye makeup tips. I've collected a few eye shadows and eye liners when I've been shopping and spotted a sale, and I've been practicing wearing them when I'm in the mood.
Last week Amanda complimented my eye makeup and told me I should check it off my list, so I am. I doubt I'll ever wear much more than mascara on a daily basis, but it's nice to know I can kick it up a notch if I want to.
10. Establish a grocery-shopping, coupon-clipping system that works for me. My accomplishing this is all thanks to Amanda, who really knows how to save money and freely shares her knowledge. In a nutshell, my "system" consists of: a) alphabetizing coupons in a three-ring binder and b) every week shopping at two or three grocery stores and one or two drug stores (after perusing their sales papers) for the best store sale/coupon/rebate matchups.
When I find a fantastic deal I stock up, and I keep a close eye on our food/toiletries/household inventory to avoid paying full price for anything. I now save more than I spend on virtually every shopping trip, I'm learning the "market" for the products we buy most frequently, and we have tons of excess to donate.
22. Write an opinion letter to our local newspaper. I actually did this in June 2008 and just realized I never checked it off my list.
43. Figure out a way to get paid for blogging that doesn't involve ads. I just signed on to be a Thomas Nelson book review blogger. Basically, they send me a book "of my choosing" (the selection can be VERY limited -- which is the only reason in this world that I'm reading about Diamond Rio right now), I read it and write a 200-word review on this blog and Amazon. The book is my payment. I'm hoping to enjoy most of the books enough to keep them, and the others (like the Diamond Rio one) I'll sell.
87. Become more intentional about observing Advent. Our church is emphasizing Advent more this year than it has in the past, which has been helpful and good. We had a churchwide Advent dinner a couple of weeks ago, and everyone got a handout with scriptures to read every day of Advent. Lighting Advent candles, making Advent wreaths, etc., is fine, but for me, these daily readings have been the biggest help in observing Advent.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
And another thing
I used to do monthly resolutions and I don't anymore. Lazy. But I just decided that I will make a December resolution to respond to every comment on my blog -- at least for this month, and hopefully it will become a habit. I love getting comments and really appreciate it when people take the time to leave one, so it's only right that I should reciprocate.
This is not a thinly veiled attempt to garner more comments, but if you do leave one, I won't leave you hanging (this month, anyway)!
This is not a thinly veiled attempt to garner more comments, but if you do leave one, I won't leave you hanging (this month, anyway)!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Done
For the first time in two years I actually achieved a solid month of blog posts. Maybe "achieved" is too strong a word. But I'm done with NaBloPoMo.
The December theme is "mitzvah" and you're supposed to give something to someone every day and then blog about it. I kind of like this idea, so while I'm not going to commit to another whole month of 11th-hour blogging, it might get some play.
Today was mostly mundane (oil change, grocery store, post office, RiteAid for rebate goodies) but one great part was Amanda and I got to introduce our babies to Rachel and her kids. (I don't have any pictures but Dad took some and you can click here to see them.) A month or so ago we did the same thing with Grace and Sally and their babes, so that's three out of four Taylor girls ... now we just need to get Jane caught up! A visit with Rachel is a rare treat so we were really glad it worked out to see them before they headed back to Utah.
At the end of the day Matt and I went to CrossFit and let's just say neither of us is walking normally now. If it's this bad after five hours, I don't want to think about two days from now. I'm glad we're doing it, though -- it feels good to be climbing ropes and making sure I know where the puke bucket is again.
Hooray for December! Don't forget to say "rabbit" first thing tomorrow.
P.S. If you're not doing RiteAid rebates, I HIGHLY encourage you to start! It's way, way less trouble than triple coupons and you don't even have to use coupons to get good deals (though the deals are better if you do). It takes 10 seconds to enter your receipt online when you get home, and at the end of the month you get a big check (sometimes, like right now with their holiday savings program, two checks).
In less than three months of doing RiteAid rebates, I already have more toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, lotion, shampoo, mouthwash, cold medicine, tampons, chapstick, etc. than I know what to do with -- and it was all free or almost free. If you are capable of reading this blog, you can never again pay for toothpaste. Click here. (And if you do get hooked, consider donating your excess to Fed By Faith or a similar charity!)
The December theme is "mitzvah" and you're supposed to give something to someone every day and then blog about it. I kind of like this idea, so while I'm not going to commit to another whole month of 11th-hour blogging, it might get some play.
Today was mostly mundane (oil change, grocery store, post office, RiteAid for rebate goodies) but one great part was Amanda and I got to introduce our babies to Rachel and her kids. (I don't have any pictures but Dad took some and you can click here to see them.) A month or so ago we did the same thing with Grace and Sally and their babes, so that's three out of four Taylor girls ... now we just need to get Jane caught up! A visit with Rachel is a rare treat so we were really glad it worked out to see them before they headed back to Utah.
At the end of the day Matt and I went to CrossFit and let's just say neither of us is walking normally now. If it's this bad after five hours, I don't want to think about two days from now. I'm glad we're doing it, though -- it feels good to be climbing ropes and making sure I know where the puke bucket is again.
Hooray for December! Don't forget to say "rabbit" first thing tomorrow.
P.S. If you're not doing RiteAid rebates, I HIGHLY encourage you to start! It's way, way less trouble than triple coupons and you don't even have to use coupons to get good deals (though the deals are better if you do). It takes 10 seconds to enter your receipt online when you get home, and at the end of the month you get a big check (sometimes, like right now with their holiday savings program, two checks).
In less than three months of doing RiteAid rebates, I already have more toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, lotion, shampoo, mouthwash, cold medicine, tampons, chapstick, etc. than I know what to do with -- and it was all free or almost free. If you are capable of reading this blog, you can never again pay for toothpaste. Click here. (And if you do get hooked, consider donating your excess to Fed By Faith or a similar charity!)
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Elevenish too many
Maybe a year ago I blogged about having too many blogs. At the time it was, I think, seven (mostly inactive). That was nuts.
Just now, as I was logging in to write, I realized that the current count is TWELVE. What the what?! (As Liz Lemon would say.)
- this blog
- baby blog (merged with this blog)
- round 1 of small-group blog (before I decided to use Blogger instead)
- round 2 of small-group blog (before I abandoned it for email updates)
- short-lived NaNovWriMo 2008 attempt
- one at jenniferdarekirby.blogspot.com that I just started, I guess, to claim the name. I've never posted to it.
- Dad's retirement party blog
- classified
- CouplesCourt.com
- journalism portfolio
- 2009 photo blog (fell by the wayside)
- blog I semi-started one day when I thought it would be fun to sell furniture I painted online
I could easily add at least three more -- a running journal, a recipe blog and a blog focused on my 101-things list -- if I were less lazy and didn't already spend too much time on the computer.
This should clear up any lingering confusion about whether I'm a dork.
Just now, as I was logging in to write, I realized that the current count is TWELVE. What the what?! (As Liz Lemon would say.)
- this blog
- baby blog (merged with this blog)
- round 1 of small-group blog (before I decided to use Blogger instead)
- round 2 of small-group blog (before I abandoned it for email updates)
- short-lived NaNovWriMo 2008 attempt
- one at jenniferdarekirby.blogspot.com that I just started, I guess, to claim the name. I've never posted to it.
- Dad's retirement party blog
- classified
- CouplesCourt.com
- journalism portfolio
- 2009 photo blog (fell by the wayside)
- blog I semi-started one day when I thought it would be fun to sell furniture I painted online
I could easily add at least three more -- a running journal, a recipe blog and a blog focused on my 101-things list -- if I were less lazy and didn't already spend too much time on the computer.
This should clear up any lingering confusion about whether I'm a dork.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Guilt
I suppose the fact that slack bloggers and hypocrites annoy me means I should aim for posting more than once a week. I'm going to see how much I can write in five minutes and that will have to do until I have more time. (But those of you who harrass me when Green Grass starts to wither -- thanks for caring. :)
We had a great weekend with Lib and Jorge and baby Ruthie in town. I hadn't seen Ruthie for months and in my opinion her most distinguishing characteristic is the fact that she is almost always smiling. Even when she's fussing, Lib or Jorge can usually persuade her to pause for a smile. Such a happy, happy girl. We love the Armentas. It was a lot of fun to introduce Ruthie to Bri and Riley. There are pictures, but I don't have them.
On Friday I got the chiropractor's go-ahead to start running again. I knew the SI joint was feeling a lot better and he confirmed that the swelling was way down. I ran Friday and yesterday and both days it was neither a pleasant experience nor a pretty sight, but I think that had as much to do with the heat and this huge belly as with the SI joint, which was fine after the runs. Thank God. I'm going back to the chiropractor one more time, on Thursday, just so he can check it out after a week of running, but I expect that will be the last time I see him unless there's another flare-up sometime in the future.
Not a lot else to report. I got a pedicure last week that was better than a massage. My car wouldn't start this morning. The Fresh Market is having a great sale on peaches right now. I'm trying to persuade Matt to let us go to the beach for a few days before Claire comes, but he has this strict work ethic I'm having to contend with. I tried to explain to him about babymoons but he thought that was something I made up on the spot. If you run into him in the next week or two, do me a favor and put in a good word. Thanks in advance.
OK, time's up.
We had a great weekend with Lib and Jorge and baby Ruthie in town. I hadn't seen Ruthie for months and in my opinion her most distinguishing characteristic is the fact that she is almost always smiling. Even when she's fussing, Lib or Jorge can usually persuade her to pause for a smile. Such a happy, happy girl. We love the Armentas. It was a lot of fun to introduce Ruthie to Bri and Riley. There are pictures, but I don't have them.
On Friday I got the chiropractor's go-ahead to start running again. I knew the SI joint was feeling a lot better and he confirmed that the swelling was way down. I ran Friday and yesterday and both days it was neither a pleasant experience nor a pretty sight, but I think that had as much to do with the heat and this huge belly as with the SI joint, which was fine after the runs. Thank God. I'm going back to the chiropractor one more time, on Thursday, just so he can check it out after a week of running, but I expect that will be the last time I see him unless there's another flare-up sometime in the future.
Not a lot else to report. I got a pedicure last week that was better than a massage. My car wouldn't start this morning. The Fresh Market is having a great sale on peaches right now. I'm trying to persuade Matt to let us go to the beach for a few days before Claire comes, but he has this strict work ethic I'm having to contend with. I tried to explain to him about babymoons but he thought that was something I made up on the spot. If you run into him in the next week or two, do me a favor and put in a good word. Thanks in advance.
OK, time's up.
Friday, December 5, 2008
You are the bomb.com
Thank you to everyone for the flood of comments and emails in response to yesterday's post! I often think about the proverb that "shared joy is a double joy (and shared sorrow is half a sorrow)" and all of you are proving it true.
A special thanks, too, for cumulatively leaving me more than 20 comments (and counting) on that post! You guys can take the credit for my checking off No. 94, "Write a blog post that draws at least 20 comments, even if I have to beg."
The baby blog address is http://ababyinjuly.blogspot.com/. I'm also linking it on the sidebar for easy access. I won't promise to update it as frequently as I update this blog, because pregnancy-wise there isn't a lot to say right now beyond "I'm tired ... I'm tired ... still tired." I suppose that will change, though.
Again, many thanks for the vicarious joy (Dad's phrase)!
P.S. The daily baby Riley has returned!
A special thanks, too, for cumulatively leaving me more than 20 comments (and counting) on that post! You guys can take the credit for my checking off No. 94, "Write a blog post that draws at least 20 comments, even if I have to beg."
The baby blog address is http://ababyinjuly.blogspot.com/. I'm also linking it on the sidebar for easy access. I won't promise to update it as frequently as I update this blog, because pregnancy-wise there isn't a lot to say right now beyond "I'm tired ... I'm tired ... still tired." I suppose that will change, though.
Again, many thanks for the vicarious joy (Dad's phrase)!
P.S. The daily baby Riley has returned!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
... and I am a blogaholic
I have a confession. I just realized I have eight blogs.
EIGHT!
1. This one
2. jenndare.wordpress.com: the work-in-progress with my journalism stuff
3. Couples Court: the one for the brilliant idea Stephen and I had that never took off
4. The secret one for NaNoWriMo (starting Saturday!)
5. The even more secret one that I cannot disclose, but I will explain if you email me
6. Found: the abandoned one for when I thought I might try to sell painted furniture
7. 33 Years: the one Amanda and I started for Dad's retirement party
8. jenniferdarekirby.blogspot.com: the one I started just to claim the name in case I want it in the future
Sick. I need a job.
EIGHT!
1. This one
2. jenndare.wordpress.com: the work-in-progress with my journalism stuff
3. Couples Court: the one for the brilliant idea Stephen and I had that never took off
4. The secret one for NaNoWriMo (starting Saturday!)
5. The even more secret one that I cannot disclose, but I will explain if you email me
6. Found: the abandoned one for when I thought I might try to sell painted furniture
7. 33 Years: the one Amanda and I started for Dad's retirement party
8. jenniferdarekirby.blogspot.com: the one I started just to claim the name in case I want it in the future
Sick. I need a job.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
You tell me
I was going to write about how I went to the grocery store last night and bought cube steak and potatoes, then got home and got lazy and procrastinated and eventually persuaded Matt to let us go through the Cook-Out drive-through in our pajamas. But who wants to hear about that?
Somehow, that leads me to wonder: Are there topics that don't get enough attention on this blog? Opinions you want to hear? Backstories you're curious about? I'd love to hear your thoughts, and if you take the time to make a suggestion, I'll devote a post to addressing it.
Talk to me!
Somehow, that leads me to wonder: Are there topics that don't get enough attention on this blog? Opinions you want to hear? Backstories you're curious about? I'd love to hear your thoughts, and if you take the time to make a suggestion, I'll devote a post to addressing it.
Talk to me!
Friday, June 27, 2008
I'm out
I have some stuff to post about but haven't had a chance to breathe for what feels like days. We are trying to get out the door to go to the beach for a much-needed 10-day vacation but of course I can't even pack because first I have to do a few loads of laundry. It's the story of my life.
I'm sure I will be blogging while at the beach. I may even catch up on some of the emails I'm way behind on responding to.
I hope I'm not the only one with some good time off to look forward to next week!
I'm sure I will be blogging while at the beach. I may even catch up on some of the emails I'm way behind on responding to.
I hope I'm not the only one with some good time off to look forward to next week!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Coolio
People are always asking me whether I get responses to the letters I send. And the answer is, hardly ever. I know I'd have better luck if I wrote to corporate rather than the local entity, but I want to know the letters are reaching their intended audience. Yes, I love Chick-fil-A in general, but I wrote my love letter specifically to the Southern Pines one. Most Pizza Huts might have great buffets, but the Aberdeen one doesn't. Et cetera.
Therefore, a couple of weeks ago when I was really happy with the customer service at the Southern Pines Stein Mart, I sent my letter of thanks to that store -- but corporate found me anyway. Check out this exchange, from the blog-post comments:
Kathy Lussier said...
Hi Jennifer! Thanks so much for your kind words and for sharing them with the world! We're proud of the great customer service you received and would love to recognize the associates involved. Can you tell me what store you visited? Thanks! Kathy Lussier with Stein Mart.
jennifer said...
Hi, Kathy, The store is located at 10564 US 15/501 in Southern Pines, N.C. Please do recognize the associates if possible! Thanks for your comment! P.S. How in the world did you find this post?
Kathy Lussier said...
It came up on a google blog alert I had set up. I love your "list" idea, too. You've inspired me to start one...is "making a list" something I can put on my list! HA! :)
I hope the women who helped me that day do get recognition from the corporate office. Next time I'll be sure to catch their names.
Therefore, a couple of weeks ago when I was really happy with the customer service at the Southern Pines Stein Mart, I sent my letter of thanks to that store -- but corporate found me anyway. Check out this exchange, from the blog-post comments:
Kathy Lussier said...
Hi Jennifer! Thanks so much for your kind words and for sharing them with the world! We're proud of the great customer service you received and would love to recognize the associates involved. Can you tell me what store you visited? Thanks! Kathy Lussier with Stein Mart.
jennifer said...
Hi, Kathy, The store is located at 10564 US 15/501 in Southern Pines, N.C. Please do recognize the associates if possible! Thanks for your comment! P.S. How in the world did you find this post?
Kathy Lussier said...
It came up on a google blog alert I had set up. I love your "list" idea, too. You've inspired me to start one...is "making a list" something I can put on my list! HA! :)
I hope the women who helped me that day do get recognition from the corporate office. Next time I'll be sure to catch their names.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Belated
Aaah! I just realized I missed my one-year blogging anniversary, April 12! I guess it's only appropriate, seeing as I'm the queen of forgetting, ignoring or being late to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. Oh well, happy anniversary to Green Grass!
Saturday, March 1, 2008
This is important
I love the fact that people read this blog and I really don't want to make it private. But because a) there's no way to know exactly who's reading it and b) it's accessible to a lot of random strangers through things like NaBloPoMo and Twenty-Something Bloggers, I've decided to heed Kaitlin's advice and make my blog a little more anonymous.
So, I have attempted to delete all references to people's last names and where I live. And (this is the important part) I am going to stop linking http://jenndare.blogspot.com with the domain name that is my full name. So -- change your bookmarks to http://jenndare.blogspot.com. Many thanks!
So, I have attempted to delete all references to people's last names and where I live. And (this is the important part) I am going to stop linking http://jenndare.blogspot.com with the domain name that is my full name. So -- change your bookmarks to http://jenndare.blogspot.com. Many thanks!
Monday, February 25, 2008
You've been warned
Remember how last November was National Blog Posting Month (NaBloPoMo) and I and thousands of other bloggers posted at least once a day? That was such a hit that it's expanding to other months, starting in March. Each month will have a theme (optional). I'm not saying I'll do this every month, but March's theme is lists, and what's more natural to me than making lists? Almost nothing.
I mention this now mostly in hopes of persuading some of you readers to join me in this. Maybe you can never think of anything to write about, but I bet you can compile a list of 25 things you want to do before you die or 15 pet peeves or 10 favorite movies. Maybe you don't even have a blog but have been thinking about starting one. This would be a great way to kick it off. And don't forget to let me know about it!
I mention this now mostly in hopes of persuading some of you readers to join me in this. Maybe you can never think of anything to write about, but I bet you can compile a list of 25 things you want to do before you die or 15 pet peeves or 10 favorite movies. Maybe you don't even have a blog but have been thinking about starting one. This would be a great way to kick it off. And don't forget to let me know about it!
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Temporary leave
We're about to pack up the computer so thought I'd let y'all know there might be a blogging hiatus of a few days. There were complications getting cable/Internet hooked up because it's new construction. (Apparently Time Warner has to do an "accessibility survey" to make sure they can provide cable to the new house -- even if they service everyone else on the street, which they do -- before you can schedule the connection.) That's supposed to be done by Friday but since Monday and Tuesday are holidays I bet it will be Wednesday before we're connected.
A week without cable and Internet -- scary thought! We'll get our house unpacked that much faster, though.
It seems like forever since I've had time to sit and write a well-thought-out post. Things will be settling down soon.
Merry Christmas!
A week without cable and Internet -- scary thought! We'll get our house unpacked that much faster, though.
It seems like forever since I've had time to sit and write a well-thought-out post. Things will be settling down soon.
Merry Christmas!
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