Confessions of a To Do List Addict
Hello, my name is LinnieGayl, and I’m a To Do List Addict. Yes, it’s true, I’m a slave to my To Do lists. One of my favorite heroines of all time is Princess Alexandra from Julie…
Back in the Saddle Again
With all the recent snow, my bike spent more than two months hibernating in the carport. Now that even the last icy drifts are gone here, this morning I took it out again. I’m telling you,…
Planning Time
Last year we made a decision not to take a family vacation in order to save money. This year, however, it’s time to start planning. The problem is that we know when we want to go,…
Life's Soundtrack
I tend to associate particular songs or soundtracks to special moments in my life. Most of the associations are purely volumetric – I mean, if you listen to something at least twice a day, then it’s…
Snowmageddon: The Aftermath
We have all heard about the beating D.C. got about two weeks ago from Mother Nature. At the time, I loved it. I got 4 days off from school. I enjoyed being holed up in my…
Winter Staples
I know that I’ve said it before, but just to bring the point home, I’m going to say it yet again – I hate cold weather. I know hate is a strong word, but come January and February, that’s…
A Tale of Two Species
There’s been a lot going on in my life right now. Flying across a gazillion time zones, starting a new school year, picking up new classes (music teacher doing social studies? Perfect!), moving house, blah blah blah. …
Cathay Pacific Woes
Out of all the airlines in the world, I fly Cathay Pacific the most because I have a lot – a LOT – of family who live there. At one time Cathay was the only airline…
Recovery for Haiti
Normally, I like to blog about hobbies, music and things I do for fun. However, the earthquake in Haiti has been what occupies much of my thoughts lately. Seeing human misery on such a scale, it…
Silly Pet Routines
Yes, it’s time to talk once more about our pets. Those wonderful creatures who make our lives so much better, but who at times, can drive us absolutely bonkers. I inherited my beautiful kitty Princess nearly…