Friday, July 03, 2009
I absolutely MUST move to the sea. Any sea will do. Probably even a Great Lake would suffice, though the waves are just NOT that impressive. Usually. And frankly, I'm not a very tropical person. I'm thinking Pacific Northwest, or maybe Maine... perhaps even as far South as Virginia. I suppose I'd *settle* for the UK. I mean... in my experience the views from the cliffs on the East coast of Scotland are *okay*. :)
Anyway, sometimes I feel like every day I spend NOT living next to an enormous body of water is a day completely wasted.
On that note... off to Lake Michigan for the briefest of trips this weekend!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Thanks Jess. Ollie and I will keep this in mind for our next playdate. We look like we need cigars.
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Ugh. I just witnessed an epic display of humanity and nature. I'm left feeling a bit nauseated and a bit heartwarmed. Maybe just a bit numb. I was walking home from near the Capitol, along Grand when I came across a lady and a gentleman who were trying to keep a family of ducks out of traffic along their walk to the river. The gentleman had his eye on the mother and two babies while the lady was trying to wrangle a third duckling who had fallen behind. She was afraid to pick him up because she was afraid the mother would then disown him.
The man disappeared for a bit (later coming back with a box, hoping to collect the babes and get them to safety) so I blocked traffic for the Mom and two of the little ones while they crossed Grand. Looking back... that was probably a mistake. I should have herded them along the west side of the street on the sidewalk until we past the Accident Fund/BWL construction.
It all happened so fast... excitement that the other lady was scurrying towards us with the third baby in hand, confusion as I looked down and saw only one baby at my feet, horror as an enormous hawk swept right past my face with a forth baby I didn't even know existed in his talons, dismay as we realized that now all three living babies had hidden under the cement blocks supporting the construction fence completely out of reach, and total failure as the mother duck panicked and flew away... doubtedly to ever be seen again.
The hawk sat perched on a street light right across the road from us. He mockingly tore the feathers from his prey and spat them down at us. The onlookers gasped, and eventually wandered away. I was left on my hands and knees, sadly peering under the cement blocks, knowing the babies were safe for now, but would never make it to the river.
I was snapped back to reality by the angry yelling of the other lady, "Get out of here, you!" I looked up to see the massive hawk with his gigantic talons perched right next to me on the fence. We scared him away (not before I got a picture) but still... if the babies emerge from their cave, they will be hit by a car, or smooshed by construction equipment. Maybe they'll just starve.
They were the sweetest little things you ever saw up close. The number of people who tried to help was amazing. The awe of watching the food chain in action was humbling.
Intense afternoon!
Monday, May 04, 2009
They should have sent a poet.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
The Race for the Cure is THIS Sunday, April 26th at 2pm in downtown Lansing. I want to say thank you so much to those of you who have made donation on my behalf. Your support means so much to me! Thanks to your generosity, I am only $25 away from meeting my fundraising goal! I'm also still looking for additional team mates to join us at the event, if anyone is interested. It really is an amazing event and EVERYONE is welcome. Dogs, stroller-babies, friends, family... everyone!
As a reminder:
If you'd like to participate, join my team!
If you'd rather "sleep in for the cure", you can do that too!
Or, if you'd like to just support me through a donation, click here! Donations of ALL sizes are greatly appreciated!
Thank you so much for your past, present, and future support. It means so much to me, and as a team we can make such an impact on our community!
I really hope to see you all there on Sunday!
Monday, April 13, 2009
The selection of kitchen towels at Meijer genuinely depresses me. Why must kitchens be so ugly?
Monday, April 06, 2009
Oh, it's that time of the year again! That time of year when I ask you to search deep down inside and confess your appreciation for the healthy breasts of all the women in your life. Because we all love boobies, don't we?
This year I will be participating in (and captaining a team in) my 4th Lansing Race for the Cure! This is always the kick-off of my race season and it's such an amazing event. MANY THOUSANDS of people turn out in support of breast cancer research and awareness and it's truly an amazing and inspirational event.
Once again I am asking for your support. And this year, rather than just a financial donation, I would love to encourage your participation in the event. Join my team!
The event takes place on Sunday, April 26th at 2pm in downtown Lansing.
If you'd like to participate, join my team!
If you'd rather "sleep in for the cure", you can do that too!
Or, if you'd like to just support me through a donation, click here! Donations of ALL sizes are greatly appreciated!
Thank you so much for your past, present, and future support. It means so much to me, and as a team we can make such an impact on our community!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
For those of you who were beginning to think it was going to have to take something pretty monumental to inspire me to blog again... the time has come.GO STATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*quickly finagles schedule to open up her Saturday*
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
As this may be my last post before leaving the country, I'd just like to state for the record: Ziploc Easy Zipper gallon-sized multi-purpose storage bags are effing SHIT. I've had at LEAST half the zipper bits fall right off the bag and one of the bags even split along the top seam so it doesn't seal.
Fair warning to the Packard Family: I regrettably foresee the use of your washer/dryer in the near future. At least all my clothes will smell like yummy Bath & Body Works products... *sigh*
Saturday, February 14, 2009
I don't really have anything remotely articulate or coherent to say, but some day when digital archaeologists are pouring through decades of my fascinating blog, they should note that I did have at least one really nice Valentine's Day.
Sunday, February 08, 2009
Oh, by the way, I'm still alive. Though... 99.9% of my readers were either in my apartment last night or spoke to me on the phone this morning, so probably you're not that worried I might be dead. And... this is all you get because now I'm off to work. On my birthday! Hooray!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
OMG! How did I not know about this??????
I cannot imagine a better pairing than Tim Burton and Alice in Wonderland. I could not be more thrilled. And all the usual suspects will be involved it seems. I don't care what anyone says. Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter. BRILLIANT.
Oh, delight!
Monday, January 05, 2009
It's not normal, on a Monday after only 5 hours of sleep, to wake up before the sun, stretch, then smile, feeling like all is right with the world. I've been carrying around a heavy heart that ached and pined, but the weight has been lifted and I'm feeling all aglow.
2009 is certainly trying hard to make a positive impression on me!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Aw, I just noticed how many of you guys have signed up for the 2009: A Year in Pictures group. Hurray!
I only approved Ryan's request to join, but the rest of you snuck in through my other Admins. What a nice surprise!
If anyone else is up for a challenge (even if you drop out after a week!) we're accepting members through January 10th!
I'm so excited to see all your photos!
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