tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31742002011-04-21T18:11:59.701-07:00my journalD Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.comBlogger6161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-86744841988538402172007-09-11T07:49:00.001-07:002007-09-11T07:49:36.325-07:00

As some of you know (esp. those that read slave boy's journal), I have recently added someone to my household. she is new to the bdsm/leather world and braved her fears of the unknown to request the opportunity to be of service. Since she lives in Tucson, we only see her on weekends, but we maintain contact throughout the week. I'll try to write another time about how grateful and amazed I'm

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-10428259684294744862007-04-24T18:57:00.001-07:002007-04-24T18:57:31.555-07:00

There is a new yahoogroup that focuses on M/s relationships. I joined it almost as soon as it was started and watched it balloon to 100-150 messages a day. Way too many for me to read, let alone respond to. So, I skim. And I try to catch up every day or two. I believed in this group because so many of my FOC and COF (local and geographically far) are members. Even more people I know and

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1176816962882660312007-04-17T06:36:00.000-07:002007-04-17T06:36:04.436-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor cactifor desert brushfor unexpected rabbit sightingsfor catsthat the Great Almond is wholesome and naturaland recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1176731074966971782007-04-16T06:44:00.000-07:002007-04-16T06:44:34.973-07:00

A shameless plug for my property:If you are part of digg, please consider digging Kitchen Shaman's coverage of the 1st ever Food Network Awards.Thanks!

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1176730246314253432007-04-16T06:30:00.000-07:002007-04-16T06:30:46.470-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor boymade cookiesfor chocolate soy milk in single-serving cartonsfor an afternoon spent nappingfor a simple but delicious boymade dinnerthat the Great Wall Calendar is spacious and orderlyand recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1176648626518775352007-04-15T07:50:00.000-07:002007-04-15T07:50:26.670-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor opportunities to witnessfor incredible FOC and COFthat I belong to a solid leather communityfor the growing COA* in my lifethat the Great Colored Cardstock is bright and strongland recognize that I am grateful for so much more.COA = Circle of Artists

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1176562131686644712007-04-14T07:48:00.000-07:002007-04-14T07:48:52.176-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor $5 found in a box of 2006 receiptsfor Turbo Tax showing me deductions I wouldn't have known aboutfor the digital camerafor the sound of cats playing with plastic eggsthat the Great Lemon Tree is fragrant and fruitfuland recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1176470469985354502007-04-13T06:21:00.000-07:002007-04-13T06:21:11.053-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor running water - hot as well as coldfor electricityfor central heat and A/Cfor digital cable, telephone, and broadband internetthat the Great Sliding Door is clear and adjustableand recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1176385077565142232007-04-12T06:37:00.000-07:002007-04-12T06:37:58.546-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor a boy-cooked dinnerfor catsfor incensefor the lessons the Universe sendsthat the Great Cookie Sheet is sturdy and fire resistantand recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1176353372868188722007-04-11T21:49:00.000-07:002007-04-11T21:49:32.970-07:00

As part of our developing business ventures, slave boy and mysElf are expanding our presence in the blogsphere. This requires us to wade into the world of RSS. However, neither of us have experience with either feeds or readers -- and we need to understand both.Does anyone have recommendations based on personal experience? We've done a few searches, but the stuff is too technical to decipher

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1176298765376403302007-04-11T06:39:00.000-07:002007-04-11T06:39:28.613-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor the table top water fountainfor the cats in my lifefor loving, accepting friendsthat I'm learning to practice more of what I believethat the Great Salad Bar is varied and nourishingand recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1175957013006157512007-04-07T07:43:00.000-07:002007-04-10T05:55:38.240-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor early morning bird songfor the blooming bush outside our front doorfor the generosity of neighborsfor the first rays of sunlight through the vertical blindsthat the Great Metallic Gel Pen is colorful and sparklesand recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1175779915455365532007-04-05T06:31:00.000-07:002007-04-05T06:31:58.673-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor slave boyfor FOCfor FOOfor my co-workersthat the Great Soy Milk is nourishing and availableand recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1175693397546437002007-04-04T06:29:00.000-07:002007-04-04T06:29:59.310-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor a visit from FOCfor altered book artthat boy is happy with his jobfor reality shows with hot women singing & dancingthat the Great Exacto Knife is clean and preciseand recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1175607309372880272007-04-03T06:35:00.000-07:002007-04-03T06:35:12.740-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor an unexpected present from an artist-friend!!!!for evenings spent with slave boy (he's working days during passover)for spiral notebooksfor Faith episodes of "Angel"that the Cereal Bowl is smooth and deepand recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1175520957348737452007-04-02T06:35:00.000-07:002007-04-02T06:35:59.736-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor driving home at sunsetthat sunrise is so earlyfor dual-time alarm clocksfor boymade salsathat the Great Palo Verde is bright and bloomingand recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1175262425833339542007-03-30T07:47:00.000-07:002007-03-30T07:47:07.463-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor strawberry-vanilla granolathat slave boy has Saturday offthat I finally shoke the exhaustion that has been bugging me all weekthat I am still capable of surprising mysElfthat the Great Blue Bird is joyful and beautifuland recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1175175160449127642007-03-29T07:32:00.000-07:002007-03-29T07:32:41.300-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor Extreme Pitafor a day spent away from the officethat my bosses trust me and value my judgementfor videotapethat the Great Public Library is available and helpfuland recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1168793306268748612007-01-14T09:48:00.000-07:002007-01-14T09:48:26.350-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat we've been able to go clothes/shoes shopping without fights or breakdownsfor time spent browsing at the librarythat I'm finding clothes I actually like on methat people in my community are willing to step up when things are neededthat the Great Computer Speaker is adjustableand recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1168697305756320002007-01-13T07:08:00.000-07:002007-01-13T07:08:25.880-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor a preview of the spirit SWLCfor slave boy's dedicationfor the free furniture we scored earlier this weekthat our recent job developments will help us achieve some financial stabilitythat the Great Green Spider inspiresand recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1168611234606971552007-01-12T07:13:00.000-07:002007-01-12T07:13:54.963-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor insights found at last night's Advanced Roundtable (at APEX)for insights generated by conversations with slave boy the last two nightsthat I own an insightful slavethat I have a role to fill in my local communitythat the Great Toast Tree is unconditionaland recognize that I am grateful for so much more.Here's a pic of this morning's toast tree:.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1166579144358444912006-12-19T18:45:00.000-07:002006-12-19T18:45:44.650-07:00

It was a hectic weekend. Besides trying to mentally process the sudden promotion at work and what it will mean to the household, I was swamped in activities for the Southwest Leather Art Exhibition. The deadline for submissions was Friday night. I had to process, verify, track, code, and format all the images to be forwarded to the judges. I had to communicate with judges & with SWLC bigwigs &

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1164030420988145962006-12-15T06:45:00.000-07:002006-11-21T06:50:02.210-07:00

SWLC Seeking Artists and Artwork forFirst Ever Southwest Leather Art ExhibitionSWLC is pleased to announce that the first Southwest Leather Art Exhibition will be a part of our conference in January 2007.We encourage artists in the Southwest region of our leather tribe (AZ, Southern CA, CO, HI, NV(excluding Reno), NM, OK, TX, UT) to share their expressions of heart and spirit and submit their

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1165675500257843852006-12-09T07:45:00.000-07:002006-12-09T07:45:00.356-07:00

I'm looking into buying a used laptop (or a new one if I can find an awesome pre-Xmas or inventory clearance sale). Given that I've only bought one computer in my life (back in 1997, I believe, the rest have either been boy's or hand-me-downs) and it was new, I'm not really sure how to proceed with checking out a used computer before handing over money.If you were going to buy a used laptop,

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1165243414526444702006-12-04T07:43:00.000-07:002006-12-04T07:43:35.126-07:00

I'll have more to say in another few days about the process of writing the first draft of a novel in a month (and 54% of it in four days!). For now, I'm still getting over the last bit of this nasty cold and trying to restore some sort of order to the house -- oh, and catch up on the SWLAE & my other duties that fell by the wayside -- and sleeping!I figured if I could post an excerpt on the

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1164953913715496932006-11-30T23:18:00.000-07:002006-11-30T23:18:35.906-07:00

Current verified word count: 50565Words written since 6pm on Sunday: 27474Time finished: 6:15pm MST (so 27474 words in 96 hours, minus 4 days at work and various errands, not to mention sleep time).Words needed: -565 (but it's still untitled)

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1164930218209870772006-11-30T16:43:00.000-07:002006-11-30T16:43:38.433-07:00

Current verified word count: 48061Words written since 6pm on Sunday: 24970Hours remaining: 6:57 (minus one LILA meeting and allowing 19 minutes to encrypt the story and verify my count).Words needed: 1939 (including a title!)

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1164871389138498272006-11-30T00:23:00.000-07:002006-11-30T00:23:09.230-07:00

Current verified word count: 45558Words written since 6pm on Sunday: 22467Hours remaining: 23:37 (minus two days of work and one LILA meeting).Words needed: 4442 (including a title! and a killer closing line)

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1164810411186426542006-11-29T07:26:00.000-07:002006-11-29T07:30:24.743-07:00

Current verified word count: 40194Words written since 6pm on Sunday: 17103Hours remaining: 40:36 (minus two days of work and one LILA meeting)Words needed: 9806 (including a title! and a killer closing line)

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1164754711500215582006-11-28T15:58:00.000-07:002006-11-28T15:58:31.613-07:00

After falling sick last Wednesday, I spent most of my time glued to the couch (I let boy have the bed, so he would have less chance of catching my bug). I'm still far from 100%, I have a cough and persistent sniffles, but I'm better, if tired. boy worked three 12hr shifts over the weekend and spent yesterday and today recovering. Between illnesses, work, novel writing, and recovering, the

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1164203555712523882006-11-22T06:52:00.001-07:002006-11-22T06:52:35.713-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat we spent time with a dear FOC last nightthat we got to see her new house, toothat our cats really like having the big sliding doors to watch the worldthat I have yummy boy-made cookiesthat the Great Yellow Notebook is loving and reassuringand recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1164203545536534342006-11-22T06:52:00.000-07:002006-11-22T06:52:27.310-07:00

Report for 11-21:Word count -- 1138.Verified Word Count to date -- 23091.Goals for 11-22:Keep writingword count goal is 2500EC goal is to break 30000

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1164116859186691712006-11-21T06:47:00.002-07:002006-11-21T06:47:39.186-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat I received free canes at the Bizarre Bizaarfor an evening spent with great people at APEXthat one of our cats is doing better now that we've changed her foodthat I got to watch a friend try out her new cane on boythat the Great Brown Bowl is empty and fulland recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1164116850721857322006-11-21T06:47:00.001-07:002006-11-21T06:47:30.720-07:00

Report for 11-20:Word count for 11-21 -- 2176.Verified Word Count to date -- 21953.Goals for 11-21:Keep writingword count goal is 2500EC goal is to break 25000

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1164116845416631502006-11-21T06:47:00.000-07:002006-11-21T06:47:26.373-07:00

Catch-up report:Word count for 11-17 (Friday) -- 395.Word count for 11-18 (Saturday) -- 0.Word count for 11-19 (Sunday) -- 0.Word count so far today (Monday) -- 1606.Verified Word Count to date -- 21383.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1164029434923282872006-11-20T06:30:00.000-07:002006-11-20T06:30:35.640-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat we went to the Phoenix Indian Festivalfor yummy Indian food, both at the festival and at homethat boy has two days off -- in a row! -- Including a Sunday!that I live in a city so diverse I can go from an Indian Festival to a BDSM munch to a hispanic supermarket in the same afternoonthat the Great Desert Shrub enduresand recognize that I am grateful for so

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1163683089525937312006-11-16T06:18:00.001-07:002006-11-16T06:18:09.526-07:00

Goals from Day 15:Finish the chapter I started yesterday -- METWrite two more chapters -- NOT MET Word count goal is 3000 -- NOT MET -- My verified word count for yesterday is 869.Extra Credit -- 1000 extra words -- NOT MET -- see aboveVerified Word Count to date -- 18947Comments: I wrote in the morning for the first time. I need to try to do more of that. I wrote at work again, which is good,

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1163683082689185982006-11-16T06:18:00.000-07:002006-11-16T06:18:02.916-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor dinner at a wonder vegan restaurantfor roasted, unsalted cashewsthat I am sleeping betterthat boy is searching for a house slave for methat the Great Neon Frog is energizing and colorfuland recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1163596797310892512006-11-15T06:19:00.000-07:002006-11-15T06:19:57.310-07:00

Goals from Day 14:Write two more chapters -- NOT MET Word count goal is 2500 -- NOT MET -- My verified word count for yesterday is 422.Extra Credit -- 1000 extra words -- NOT MET -- see aboveVerified Word Count to date -- 18078Comments:What little I wrote was done over my lunch hour. By the time I got home, I was too miserable to do anything. I spent the afternoon/evening lying on the couch

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1163596603728618862006-11-15T06:16:00.001-07:002006-11-15T06:16:43.726-07:00

Goals from Day 13:Write two more chapters -- MET -- Even though I had no idea what to writeAttend a write-in -- NOT MET -- too tired after errandsWord count goal is 2500 -- MET -- My verified word count for yesterday is 2628.Extra Credit -- 1000 extra words -- NOT MET -- see aboveVerified Word Count to date -- 17656Comments: I managed to start a timeline of the overall story. It's not really a

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1163596580839318242006-11-15T06:16:00.000-07:002006-11-15T06:16:20.840-07:00

Goals from Day 12:Write two more chapters -- NOT MET -- I did write a chapter nearly twice as long as all the othersWord count goal is 5000 -- NOT MET -- My verified word count for yesterday is 1768.Extra Credit -- 3152 extra words to meet challenge-- NOT MET -- see aboveVerified Word Count to date -- 15028Comments: I had a miserable day physically yesterday. All the things on my "to do" list

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1163596540918480962006-11-15T06:15:00.001-07:002006-11-15T06:15:40.916-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor periods of sunshine between the cloudsthat I have wonderful cats in my lifethat boy loves and supports methat I can renew library books onlinethat the Great Bumper Sticker is inspiring and humorousand recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1163596534078825422006-11-15T06:15:00.000-07:002006-11-15T06:15:34.146-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor incredibly yummy boy-made foodthat I am learningthat citrus trees are starting to bear fruitthat it's November and the highs are still in the 70s & 80sthat the Great Morning Song is harmony and joyand recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1163344758882327872006-11-12T08:19:00.000-07:002006-11-12T08:19:21.190-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor vegetarian chili dogsthat my FOO loves methat there is abundance in my lifethat there are opportunities for methat the Great Oxygen Tank is colorful and compassionateand recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1163286946770041882006-11-11T16:15:00.000-07:002006-11-11T16:15:46.790-07:00

I killed my first character today. It was "offscreen" (I didn't write the actual death, but I wrote about the reactions and consequences of the death on other characters), but it still feels very weird.I didn't plan to kill the character until earlier this morning. It just came to me that she was going to die. The weird thing is that at this point I've only written one scene with her in it and

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1163286298300875302006-11-11T16:04:00.004-07:002006-11-11T16:04:58.300-07:00

It seems a bunch of people doing NaNoWriMo are participating in "The Veteran's Day Weekend 11,000 Word CHALLENGE." The goal is to write 11,111 words between Friday morning and Sunday night. Since that's about how many I was hoping to write to get caught up, I'm accepting the challenge.My word count as of Friday morning was 10301, which makes my goal 21412 by tomorrow night (I love palindromes!)

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1163286288697218922006-11-11T16:04:00.003-07:002006-11-11T16:04:48.696-07:00

Goals from Day 10:Finish the chapter from last night -- MET Write two more chapters -- NOT METWord count goal is 2500 -- NOT MET -- My verified word count for yesterday is 516.Extra Credit -- 1000 extra words for a total of 3500 -- NOT MET -- see aboveVerified Word Count to date -- 10817Comments: I was able to write on my lunch break for the first time. When I got home from work there was an

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1163286279933063842006-11-11T16:04:00.002-07:002006-11-11T16:04:39.933-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat I have cats in my lifethat I have a safe, comfortable place to livethat I have a dependable, safe car that gets good mileagethat I have boythat the Great Jewel Case is colorful and solidand recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1163286270924494912006-11-11T16:04:00.001-07:002006-11-11T16:04:30.923-07:00

Goals from Day 9:Outline the character information I have so far -- MET Word count goal is 2500 -- NOT MET -- My verified word count for yesterday is 200.Extra Credit -- 1000 extra words for a total of 3500 -- NOT MET -- see aboveVerified Word Count to date -- 10301Comments: the character spreadsheet took longer than I thought. Seven core characters withe secondaries surrounding them adds up

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1163286240686824662006-11-11T16:04:00.000-07:002006-11-11T16:04:01.026-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat cats sometimes roll around on the floor when you pet themthat I am using my writing and editing skills at my jobthat discipline is starting to become habit for methat more people I know are joining NaNoWriMothat the Great Vanilla Bean is compassionate and nuturingand recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1163081776513161162006-11-09T07:16:00.000-07:002006-11-09T07:16:16.523-07:00

Goals from Day 8:Work on the intro chapters for the final two characters -- MET Word count goal is 3000 -- NOT MET -- My verified word count for yesterday is 2378.Extra Credit -- 1500 extra words for a total of 4500 -- NOT MET -- see aboveVerified Word Count to date -- 10101Comments: I didn't meet my goal, but I was above the "goal for tomorrow" on my spreadsheet. As long as that column keeps

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1163081163463609942006-11-09T07:06:00.000-07:002006-11-09T07:06:04.510-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat cats sometimes squeekthat I am starting to apply knowledge from my job to our various business projectsthat I got to talk to my Leather Sister for awhile yesterdaythat there is now information on the 2007 Leather Art Exhibition on the SWLC websitethat the Great Hand-Crocheted Brown Blanket is abundant and comforting.and recognize that I am grateful for so

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1162990365885475832006-11-08T05:52:00.001-07:002006-11-08T05:52:45.886-07:00

Goals from Day 6:Work on at least two intro chapters -- MET -- Wrote three chaptersFind that elusive 7th character -- MET -- she has a name and a general outline in my mindMy word count goal is 3000 -- MET -- My verified word count for yesterday is 3392.Extra Credit --write an additional 2000 words for a total of 5000 -- NOT MET -- see aboveComments: A bit better than yesterday, more words and a

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1162990356861210712006-11-08T05:52:00.000-07:002006-11-08T05:52:36.970-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat boy made an amazing eggplant entree for dinner last nightthat I get to take the leftovers to work for lunchthat it looks like the stronger smoking ban passed in AZ, so next year I'll be able to go to leather bar events and actually breathe at the same timethat AZ also seems to have defeated the "protect marriage" amendment that would have stripped current

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1162905549249084592006-11-07T06:19:00.000-07:002006-11-07T06:19:09.256-07:00

Goals from Day 6:work on the other introductory chapters. -- PARTLY MET -- One chapter finished and one new character startedMy word count goal is 3000 -- NOT MET -- My verified word count for yesterday is 936.Extra Credit --write an additional 2000 words for a total of 5000 -- NOT MET -- see aboveComments: I was able to be disciplined and write for an hour even though I was tired and it was

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1162904904523404772006-11-07T06:08:00.000-07:002006-11-07T06:08:25.313-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat I found vegan cookies @ Trader Joe'sthat boy had a "chef day" at home and made some incredibly yummy & healthful saladsthat my dreams are becoming more vibrant and clearthat I am learning things at my job that will help with our future business plansthat the Great Bullhorn is strong and clear.and recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1162656394472669682006-11-04T09:06:00.001-07:002006-11-04T09:06:34.473-07:00

Goals from Day 3:choose enough of the plot device to feel comfortable writing.-- MET -- I have a plan!work a bit more on the city and individual settings -- MOSTLY MET -- I identified two settingsadd a few more characters -- MOSTLY MET -- I profiled another central characterExtra Credit -- write 200 words -- NOT MET, I spent most of the evening nappingComments: Nice to know I met my word count

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1162656382693908162006-11-04T09:06:00.000-07:002006-11-04T09:06:25.416-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor early morning sexthat I have the opportunity to vote early, by mailthat Arizona has been my official residence for six yearsthat boy has today offthat the Great Cinnamon provides opportunities and beautyand recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1162561648602572872006-11-03T06:47:00.000-07:002006-11-03T06:47:28.610-07:00

Goals from Day 2:work out a few more characters -- MET -- I have three new charactershammer out details for main plot element -- MOSTLY MET -- I eliminated some options and am leaning towards one of three scenariosExtra Credit -- write descriptive paragraphs -- NOT MET, I didn't write, but did some outlining of the city where the story will be setComments: I like the idea that if my word count

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1162561052512736612006-11-03T06:37:00.000-07:002006-11-03T06:37:32.520-07:00

Just a warning that blogspot has not been working well for me. Sometimes I just don't have the energy or time to manipulate and repeatedly try to get entries uploaded. That means that there are missing entries in this journal. You can check on my Live Journal if you think you've missed entries here.I am seriously considering dropping this blog and maintaining only the LJ (as it is more

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1162560646172165082006-11-03T06:30:00.000-07:002006-11-03T06:30:46.230-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat my vision for SWLC is gaining momentumthat there are opportunities for me to build a stronger social lifethat I met my goal for NaNoWriMo yesterdaythat Arizona is smart enough not to do daylight "savings" time (not a c/p error, I am grateful for this *every* day)that the Great Orange Tree is abundant and lovingand recognize that I am grateful for so much

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1162474718829333632006-11-02T06:38:00.001-07:002006-11-02T06:38:38.830-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor small, fuzzy cats that sit on my chest and purrfor new(at least to me) varieties of Cliff barsthat I get to watch the sunrise over the Peak each daythat Arizona is smart enough not to do daylight "savings" timethat the Great Purple Fire Hydrant is refreshing and joyfuland recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1162474711142440512006-11-02T06:38:00.000-07:002006-11-02T06:38:31.243-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat I'm reconnecting with an interesting girlthat I am moving forward with a beloved projectthat NaNoWriMo is amazing & inspiringthat boy is scheduled to have Saturday offthat the Great Crystal Chalice is compassionate and gracefuland recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1162300987747691972006-10-31T06:23:00.000-07:002006-10-31T06:23:07.966-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat I get to drive through small mountains everydaythat I live in the shadow of my favorite Peakthat we picked up housepaint from freecycle and got a box full of art/craft paint as a bonusthat I have three wonderful cats in my life -- plus several "courtyard cats"that I have a slave boy who feeds, entertains, supports, worships, & loves me.that I have

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1162215230702726952006-10-30T06:33:00.000-07:002006-10-30T06:33:55.730-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat I have a clean, safe, and comfortable apartmentthat I have a dependable, easy to handle, attractive car that gets good gas mileagethat I have a usuable, quiet art roomthat I have a reliable computer that does more than I need it to dothat the Great Grasshopper is abundant and generous.and recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1162133528841613522006-10-29T07:52:00.000-07:002006-10-29T07:52:08.976-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat I found another natural soda that boy can drinkthat I'm being drawn into more social activitiesthat I have a slave who asks for spontaneous beatingsthat I am learning things at my new job that I can apply to our business venturesthat the Great Fire Pit is invigorating and renewing.and recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1162045126113863182006-10-28T07:18:00.000-07:002006-10-28T09:15:25.376-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat I see hot air balloons almost every day as I drive to workthat I have some of my paint, so I can start on the furniture-artthat I live in the Valley of the Sunthat I am loved and respected within my community circlethat the Great Milk Crate shelters & encourages me.and recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1161956733012970452006-10-27T06:45:00.000-07:002006-10-27T06:45:33.233-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat we have most of our artwork backthat I have flax seeds to put on my granolathat we have screens on our windows & sliding doorsthat I'm reading a shamanism book that truly resonates with methat the Great Almond is abundance.and recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1161869636651373492006-10-26T06:33:00.000-07:002006-10-26T06:33:56.793-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat we have our sofa backthat we acquired a small dresser through freecycle to help with our storage problemthat there were no school speed zones when I drove home from work yesterdaythat I am surrounded by flora, fauna, & landscape that brings me peacethat the Great Porcelain Cat believes in me.and recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1161786264022407532006-10-25T07:24:00.000-07:002006-10-25T07:24:24.166-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat the points I made in Monday's presentation resonated with at least some audience membersthat I got to spend time reconnecting with the M/s community on two consecutive daysthat I only got sucked into two new tv shows this seasonthat I am surrounded by flora, fauna, & landscape that brings me peacethat the Great Fluffy Croissant challenges yet supports

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1161612822809210432006-10-23T07:13:00.000-07:002006-10-23T07:13:42.826-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat I got to see more FOC that I hadn't seen in over a yearthat I was invited to the wedding of two dear friendsthat I live so near the peak that feels most in tune with my own energythat, in some ways, it's like we never left Arizonathat the Great Ceiling Fan sustains and inspires me.and recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1161525793816850152006-10-22T07:03:00.000-07:002006-10-22T07:03:14.116-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat I made time to visit the newest leather barthat I have so many choices in each daythat I am given so many opportunities to learnthat boy truly loves his workthat the Great Bookcase loves and encourages me.and recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1161447529925520692006-10-21T09:18:00.000-07:002006-10-21T09:26:20.963-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat I drive through beautiful peaks on my commutethat I live in the part of the world I consider "home"that I have a lovely courtyard outside my door and a view of my favorite peak through the windowsthat I am (re)born each momentthat the Great Blank Sheet/Canvas/Screen is forgiving and enticing.and recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1161351898769912332006-10-20T06:44:00.000-07:002006-10-21T09:26:34.820-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor yummy apple frittersthat cats are furry & fun to petthat I have the capacity to forgive my past behaviorsthat I can still (re)learnthat the Great Potted Basil energizes me.and recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1161447619748737952006-10-19T06:34:00.000-07:002006-10-21T09:27:03.180-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor unexpected, belated b-day giftsthat boy found "The Chronicle" onlinethat I am finding confidence as an artistthat boy loves methat the Great Rainbow Lioness guides and protects me.and recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1161178831756665012006-10-18T06:40:00.000-07:002006-10-18T06:40:31.863-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat boy is enjoying his new jobthat I found an solid job working with some interesting peoplethat I am no longer scared of NaNoWriMothat I have loving FOC around methat the Great Willow is truth and love.and recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1160400940202612212006-10-09T06:35:00.000-07:002006-10-09T06:35:40.316-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor freecyclethat library pattern books + freecycle items + 99cent store purchase = overflow of creative ideasthat I scored a pretty much brand new sun tea jar at a thrift storethat we now have fresh basil whenever we wantthat the Great Dancing Panda is full of possibilities & laughter.and recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1160317502531488992006-10-08T07:24:00.000-07:002006-10-08T07:25:02.553-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor a quiet, early morningthat we were able to buy groceries yesterdaythat boy has two days without temp assignmentsthat I am learning to be organized in my living spacethat the Great Glass Pyramid provides guidance and inspires faith.and recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1160238957639464232006-10-07T09:35:00.000-07:002006-10-07T09:35:57.666-07:00

I have been a fan of Paulo Coelho for many years. I own most of his books and have found him to be a kindred spirit and something of a guide/mentor in many matters. I just finished reading one of the novels I missed in the past few years, Eleven Minutes. It has left me in something of a quandry.The book is a story about a Brazilian prostitute living and working in Switzerland. Apparently the

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1160235729777258452006-10-07T08:42:00.000-07:002006-10-07T08:42:09.906-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor yesterday's brief rainstormthat we unexpectedly saw some dear leather family at a party last nightthat we were included on the guest list for that wonderful partythat we found yummy bread & red pepper hummusthat the Great Leather Knapsack sustains and surprises me.and recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1160063384207424662006-10-05T08:49:00.000-07:002006-10-05T08:49:44.293-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor boymade brownies & tortillasthat I am not alonethat I visited "my" library branch -- and they have remodeledthat I got to talk to my leather sister yesterdaythat the Great Green Spider is abundant.and recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1159977920315279722006-10-04T09:05:00.000-07:002006-10-04T09:05:20.553-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat I can see the mountain from the secretary deskthat driving to/from the temp job, I was opposite the rush hour crunchthat my car gets really good gas mileagethat I am learning to make room for creativity whenever I canthat the Great Frozen Hourglass provides and sustains.and recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1159883655016491942006-10-03T06:54:00.000-07:002006-10-03T06:54:15.036-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat boy met an artist who lives in our complexthat boy made breadthat I am achieving some level of detachmentthat boy got a job at a great catering companythat the Great Singing Purple Elephant Goddess is smiling.and recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1159797343656952902006-10-02T06:55:00.000-07:002006-10-02T06:55:43.750-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor granola and orange juicethat we got to spend time at Phoenix Pagan Pridethat boy made a wonderful dinner for usthat I saw "pagan" art & artiststhat the Great Singing Purple Elephant Goddess is here and now.and recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1159717414200048252006-10-01T08:43:00.000-07:002006-10-01T08:43:34.216-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat the sun is shining!that there are fewer boxes left in our living areasthat our FOC loves and supports usthat I can burn incense whenever I want in whatever room I choosethat the Great Morning Dew is love.and recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1159633941372354622006-09-30T09:32:00.000-07:002006-09-30T09:32:21.466-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat I found a faster route to/from the temp jobthat this temp job is miles above the TJFHthat our cats have mostly settled into the new homethat I can see the mountain & the sun shining through our glass doorthat the Great Fluffy Futon supports & sustains me.and recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1159536438973610292006-09-29T06:27:00.000-07:002006-09-29T06:27:19.093-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat boy got a same-day call for a temp job yesterdaythat we were able to attend the leather spirit meetingthat I was gifted with many compliments and observations from FOC that, like the MAst meeting, this was another "homecoming" event to usthat the Great Sunrise always with me.and recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1159452328865906062006-09-28T07:05:00.000-07:002006-09-28T07:05:29.300-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat I stumbed on "Watership Down" on cable last nightthat I was able to quit watching "Lost" last fall and have resisted getting sucked back into itthat I have French Vanilla Almond granolathat Trader Joe's carries bread that boy can eat -- cheaper than the bread we used to buythat the Great Balloon is patient.and recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1159400186086668462006-09-27T16:36:00.000-07:002006-09-27T16:36:26.263-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat I was able to help boy with some psychic healing last nightthat boy got the shelving up in the art room so I could start unpackingthat I have a temp assignment starting tomorrowthat boy will be able to attend the spirituality meeting with me tomorrowthat the Great Jabberwock(y) is alive.and recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1159282866224448872006-09-26T08:00:00.000-07:002006-09-26T08:01:06.256-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat boy got called in for a same-day assignment yesterdaythat we have been inspired to decorate in non-conventional waysthat I was able to freecycle the first batch of boxes to a needy familythat we were able to fit our thrift store steal of a dresser into the Vibe after all (though it did stick out)that the Great Wooden Flute is supportive.and recognize that

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1159195728901921522006-09-25T07:48:00.000-07:002006-09-25T07:48:48.986-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat boy had a successful stagehand gig yesterdaythat there actually are rooms under all the boxesthat at least one of the part-time non-profit jobs I found is still accepting resumesthat our cats have adapted to the new homethat the Great Wrought Iron Gate is openand recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1159113826965667092006-09-24T09:03:00.000-07:002006-09-24T09:03:46.973-07:00

Since I haven't posted gratitudes every day during the moving process, here's a list of the embodiments of the Universe that have come to me during that time: 14 - 16 September -- no MPs 17-18 September -- The Great Eagle 19 September -- The Great Dove 20 September -- The Great Candle 21 September -- The Great Blue Butterfly 22 September -- The Great Straw Broom 23 September -- The Great

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1159113278779834192006-09-24T08:54:00.000-07:002006-09-24T08:54:38.946-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat there is sun & (dry!) heatthat I can see P. Peak through our glass doorsthat we found some amazing deals on furniture at thrift stores yesterdaythat I am listening to "Acoustic Storm" on the radio instead of via the internet from two time zones awaythat the Great Glass Elevator simply isand recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1158849377526479302006-09-21T07:35:00.000-07:002006-09-21T07:36:17.543-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudefor five days in the Valley of the Sun!!!!!that we found a cozy little apartment in our favorite neighborhood & are moving in tonightthat our new apt managers have been generous & friendlythat our friends have been supportive and generous, even while thinking we're nuts for taking these risksthat we got to attend a Phoenix MAsT meeting for the first time in a

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1158525050060962122006-09-17T13:15:00.000-07:002006-09-17T13:33:07.583-07:00

We arrived in the Valley yesterday (Sat) around noon. boy got sick, so we decided to crash in a motel late Friday afternoon instead of ploughing through to Phoenix. We delivered our cats to stay with a dear friend and are staying with other friends. We drove around for potential rentals and got a good lead we're going to check out tomorrow. I'm scouring the papers & apartment guides for other

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1158152825235491242006-09-13T06:07:00.000-07:002006-09-13T06:07:05.236-07:00

Since boy has had to do almost all the loading of the truck alone, I decided it's best to wait another day before leaving Kansas. Otherwise, we'd be running oursElves ragged trying to finish the packing & loading of two vehicles, four animals, and two humans and then driving for 8-9 hours on whatever fumes of energy we might have had left. That plan would have also meant we'd arrive in Phoenix

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1158152408182800452006-09-13T06:00:00.000-07:002006-09-13T06:00:08.666-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat the sun is shining!!!!!that boy was able to do an amazing amount of loading the rental truck alonethat we keep finding stray money as we pack (even a $20 bill at one point)that our animals still love us even though we've completely disrupted their living environmentthat the Great Veggie Burger provides vision & abundanceand recognize that I am grateful for

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1158119048911230242006-09-12T20:44:00.000-07:002006-09-12T20:44:09.143-07:00

Today we picked up the rental truck. One of boy's work friends had promised to help him load it, but didn't return his calls. So, boy spent most of the day loading the truck by himself. The neighbor was nice enough to help load our queen-sized mattress & boxspring as well as some boxes, but it's been pretty much all boy's job.I've felt pretty guilty that I can't do more, but my ankle still

D Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10227792060409709854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174200.post-1158065281182277372006-09-12T05:48:00.000-07:002006-09-12T05:48:01.936-07:00

Today I especially express gratitudethat we have been able to sell most of our CDs/DVDs for extra trip moneythat I transferred all of our (complete) SG-1 tapes to DVD that friends have stepped forward with offers to aid our transitionthat boy supports my decisionsthat the Great Sunglasses provides opportunitiesand recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

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Today I especially express gratitudethat boy is in my lifethat I can find my faith even when overcome by despairthat I got to see the llamas, goats, & peacocks againthat our cats seem determined to make me smilethat the Great Caterpiller is loving & benevolentand recognize that I am grateful for so much more.

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