Monthly Archives: January 2009

My Worst Job, or, Grace in Big Things

I meant to mention yesterday that I will not be posting a daily list of grace in small things here, at this weblog. Occasionally I might cross-post but if you want to know what little things I am grateful for … Continue reading

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Grace in Small Things – 1st of 365

I heard about Grace in Small Things through Schmutzie and I decided to participate. Lately I feel an irrepressible urge to find, grasp in my hot fists and examine closely anything resembling a bright side. If you do too, check … Continue reading

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I Knew I Forgot Something

After yesterday’s post, I knew I had one more bit of random stuff but I couldn’t remember it. Luckily I have a lot of time in the dark to think these days so it came back to me tonight. The … Continue reading

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Scattered is an Understatement

Potato News Last week I saw a bag of pre-peeled, chopped-into-cubes potatoes, for sale at Safeway. They were called “Today’s Potatoes.” (discarded marketing slogan: Because Potatoes are HARD WORK) When I got home I went to the Today’s Potatoes website … Continue reading

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What Else Can I Say?

Dear Fresco, You are nine months old today. Thank you for choosing to celebrate by finally napping for longer than 30 minutes. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. love, yr. mother (sound of weeping) ps: that thing where you shout … Continue reading

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