Thank you all for your kind comments during this past month. I am feeling much better and am ready to start up again...
...so consider this your 'Notice of Forwarding Address' Card. Get ready to change links and update your readers and bookmarks.
Come join me at my new blog - But Do They Have Coffee?
See you there!
- The Cowgirl
03 November 2008
21 October 2008
Clearing the Dust
Who knew that an ear infection could turn you upside down for over a month...
This poor blog is full of dust and cobwebs. It's been neglected, just like my poor house that is also full of dust and cobwebs. In the end, I had a bad ear infection compounded by a cold virus. Basically, that equals 'I haven't been up to much of anything' for over a month. During free moments, not occupied by taking care of Little Man, I just sat and slept or rested. Reading proved a challenge because of the headaches that came from the ear pain...and therefore I haven't been commenting very much either. Essentially, I just shut down for a while.
But now, things are looking up. I am feeling better every day. And it's time for the blog to feel better too. Although, that involves a bit more work.
During my time off from blogging, I realized that Just This Side of Normal was in need of a change. A new start, just like me after this silly illness. But trying to decide exactly what that meant proved a struggle. Then it hit me...
...it's time to put Just This Side of Normal to rest and begin anew. Yes, my life is certainly just this side of normal, but while recuperating I realized there was something else that better explained my life and my attitude toward it. Like the proverbial light bulb in my head, I knew it was right.
And that's all I will share for now. You will have to wait for the name and URL just a bit longer while I clear some of this dust.
But what I really want to ask is - if I clear the dust and change a little, will you follow?
This poor blog is full of dust and cobwebs. It's been neglected, just like my poor house that is also full of dust and cobwebs. In the end, I had a bad ear infection compounded by a cold virus. Basically, that equals 'I haven't been up to much of anything' for over a month. During free moments, not occupied by taking care of Little Man, I just sat and slept or rested. Reading proved a challenge because of the headaches that came from the ear pain...and therefore I haven't been commenting very much either. Essentially, I just shut down for a while.
But now, things are looking up. I am feeling better every day. And it's time for the blog to feel better too. Although, that involves a bit more work.
During my time off from blogging, I realized that Just This Side of Normal was in need of a change. A new start, just like me after this silly illness. But trying to decide exactly what that meant proved a struggle. Then it hit me...
...it's time to put Just This Side of Normal to rest and begin anew. Yes, my life is certainly just this side of normal, but while recuperating I realized there was something else that better explained my life and my attitude toward it. Like the proverbial light bulb in my head, I knew it was right.
And that's all I will share for now. You will have to wait for the name and URL just a bit longer while I clear some of this dust.
But what I really want to ask is - if I clear the dust and change a little, will you follow?
08 October 2008
You Meant That Literally, Right?
While my writing abilities are still in recovery mode (along with the rest of me), I will share this with you. Yes, I've mentioned my obsession with A-ha and Morten Harket...and this had me rolling with laughter.
Pure 80s fun...
A tip of the hat to the talented artist and writer, Otis Frampton, for originally posting this today and making me smile...even in my current state of ill.
Pure 80s fun...
A tip of the hat to the talented artist and writer, Otis Frampton, for originally posting this today and making me smile...even in my current state of ill.
01 October 2008
Current Addictions
The fog in my head is lifting slowly. I'm to the point now that I can actually sit and read or type on the computer and not crumple over. The ears aren't cleared up yet, but I can't help to think that the antibiotics are working their hardest.
Anyway...the lovely Kit, my virtual link to South Africa, has tagged me for a meme all about current addictions. Frankly, it was enough to pull me out of my blogging funk and bring me back to the keyboard. Thank you, Kit.
Current Addictions, The Rules:
* Write a post about five current addictions (with details)
* Mention the person who started this meme (Being Brazen) and also the person who just tagged you
* Title your post "Current Addictions"
* Tag at least two people and pass on the above rules
The Cowgirl's Current Addictions:
Pumpkin - It's officially fall and that means that my almost unnatural love for the flavor of pumpkin can be enjoyed without ridicule. The first batch of pumpkin cookies have been made and devoured. And since it's a cold and miserable day, I'm thinking either pumpkin bread or pumpkin muffins are in order. All hail the orange gourd!
German roasted nuts - Addiction is an accurate word for these. Any variety of nut roasted, coated with spice and sugar, then served warm in a paper cone. They are to die for. I can't go to a festival or pass a candy store without buying some. While almonds are an all time favorite, I am currently addicted to sunflower and pumpkin seeds served in this sugary manner.
German television shows - On the topic of things German, I have found myself sucked into German TV lately. Although I cannot understand 90% of what is being said, I will sit and watch German cooking shows and reality shows like a moth attracted to a flame. Funny thing is, I am not a real fan of American reality shows...it must be the cultural differences I am attracted to.
Africa - I've always been fascinated by the Dark Continent, but over the past few months I've been more drawn to it than normal. I just finished another fascinating book (Monique and The Mango Rains), watched a great movie (The Constant Gardener), and am getting hooked on African pop music (Dimanche a Bamako).
Letter from Egypt by Morten Harket - In the past I have professed my allegiance to the music of A-ha, but what I must also say is my adoration of Morten Harket's voice in general. Letter from Egypt is his new CD. Let me just say, even as he is approaching fifty (say it ain't so!), his voice is as clear as ever.
H.E. wouldn't let me put 'coffee' as a current addiction, as he pointed out that it's actually a lifelong addiction.
As far as tagging some willing participants (or not so willing)...I will tag Diane at Martinis for Two and Sabrina at Just Flossing the Teeth I Want to Keep. If anyone else wants to play along, feel free.
And I bet some of you thought this would be a post about me becoming addicted to my pain killer...
Anyway...the lovely Kit, my virtual link to South Africa, has tagged me for a meme all about current addictions. Frankly, it was enough to pull me out of my blogging funk and bring me back to the keyboard. Thank you, Kit.
Current Addictions, The Rules:
* Write a post about five current addictions (with details)
* Mention the person who started this meme (Being Brazen) and also the person who just tagged you
* Title your post "Current Addictions"
* Tag at least two people and pass on the above rules
The Cowgirl's Current Addictions:
Pumpkin - It's officially fall and that means that my almost unnatural love for the flavor of pumpkin can be enjoyed without ridicule. The first batch of pumpkin cookies have been made and devoured. And since it's a cold and miserable day, I'm thinking either pumpkin bread or pumpkin muffins are in order. All hail the orange gourd!
German roasted nuts - Addiction is an accurate word for these. Any variety of nut roasted, coated with spice and sugar, then served warm in a paper cone. They are to die for. I can't go to a festival or pass a candy store without buying some. While almonds are an all time favorite, I am currently addicted to sunflower and pumpkin seeds served in this sugary manner.
German television shows - On the topic of things German, I have found myself sucked into German TV lately. Although I cannot understand 90% of what is being said, I will sit and watch German cooking shows and reality shows like a moth attracted to a flame. Funny thing is, I am not a real fan of American reality shows...it must be the cultural differences I am attracted to.
Africa - I've always been fascinated by the Dark Continent, but over the past few months I've been more drawn to it than normal. I just finished another fascinating book (Monique and The Mango Rains), watched a great movie (The Constant Gardener), and am getting hooked on African pop music (Dimanche a Bamako).
Letter from Egypt by Morten Harket - In the past I have professed my allegiance to the music of A-ha, but what I must also say is my adoration of Morten Harket's voice in general. Letter from Egypt is his new CD. Let me just say, even as he is approaching fifty (say it ain't so!), his voice is as clear as ever.
H.E. wouldn't let me put 'coffee' as a current addiction, as he pointed out that it's actually a lifelong addiction.
As far as tagging some willing participants (or not so willing)...I will tag Diane at Martinis for Two and Sabrina at Just Flossing the Teeth I Want to Keep. If anyone else wants to play along, feel free.
And I bet some of you thought this would be a post about me becoming addicted to my pain killer...
27 September 2008
'Ears to Drugs!
Thank you all for your kind wishes and helpful advice. As an update, I can say it didn't take the doctor two seconds to look into my right ear and say, 'Yes, you have a really bad ear infection.' I am now the very thankful recipient/consumer of antibiotics and heavy duty pain killer.
In order to speed my recovery, the dear H.E. took Little Man to soccer on this brisk morning and let me stay in our warm cozy home to rest. Curling up on a couch with a blanket and a cup of coffee while watching 'Sex and the City: The Movie' is highly underrated as a medical remedy.
My dizziness comes and goes...and the painkiller occasionally fogs my mind...but I am on the mend. Thanks again for the well wishes. I will be returning soon.
In order to speed my recovery, the dear H.E. took Little Man to soccer on this brisk morning and let me stay in our warm cozy home to rest. Curling up on a couch with a blanket and a cup of coffee while watching 'Sex and the City: The Movie' is highly underrated as a medical remedy.
My dizziness comes and goes...and the painkiller occasionally fogs my mind...but I am on the mend. Thanks again for the well wishes. I will be returning soon.
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