Brrrr…
This morning, it was a lovely November temperature in the mid-70s. Now a cold front has passed through – and it is 45 degrees outside! Yeah! Cold weather just in time for December!
Of course, I doubt that Jason took a coat to school in his backpack, so it is going to [...]
Hard Work Pays Off…
Jason brought home his progress report today for the six weeks grading period. I know have proof that all of our hard work, sweat, tears (both his and mine) and everything else has paid off. Because Jason has an A in Geography. A class that he had a grade much lower than [...]
While You Were Sleeping…
I drank my first caffienated cola last night in almost two weeks.
I always used to say that caffiene had NO effect on me, and that I could drink a cola and then go to bed. No effect at all.
I learned last night that if I drink cola at 10pm at night, I will still [...]
Owning an iPod Can Be Hard…
Considering buying an iPod for someone you love this holiday season? You might want to consider what they are going to have to go through if you do.
The Seven Phases of Owning an iPod (with illustrations!)
Maybe you should just do something nice instead. Like knit them a scarf or something.
Just a Band-Aid…
I went back to the doctor today since I still have an odd rash on my wrist. Taking off the tape didn’t help, and Benadryl hasn’t helped, so I thought they should see it in person if only to stop my worries about what could be causing it.
As a perk, they changed out the [...]
Early Christmas…
It is like Christmas, just a few weeks early! My large box of prints for the market this weekend arrived. It is so weird to see them all grown up and in print form. Now we just have to wait for the mats to arrive, and then get them all put together [...]
Knitting is Good Therapy!
The hand is getting better by the day; typing today isn’t bad at all. I’m sure it is the knitting that is helping. (Ok, not really, but at least I can knit!) The red socks are done, and I’m moving on to Christmas gifts later today.
Today also marks the start of the [...]
Feeling of Freedom…
First note – since I can’t get the photo off of my phone yet, and I can’t hold the heavy camera – the red socks are done! I finished the toe last night, did the Kitchner stitch and finished off all the ends. Yeah! I’m wearing them as I type this. [...]
Two Thumbs Up!
So far, so good with the left hand! Pain is minimal – pain killers help, of course – but only Darvocet for me, as Vicodin and Percodan make me sick. Hunt and peck typing with left hand, so staying offline still. Mike is taking good care of me, and my Mom made [...]
Off to See the Wizard!
I haven’t talked about “Dr. Hand” here in a long time, but I will be visiting him this morning. It is time to take care of my left hand. The carpal tunnel release will be today at 10am, and I get the joy of having full anesthesia instead of just the block and [...]
More Memories…
I am still going through photos for the upcoming Yale Street Market. I want to get my order in tonight, because tomorrow there will be no hands on the computer. I have a rather long list of things I want to get done tonight, and I’m starting to accept that there is no [...]
Poke, Poke…
My blog is acting goofy and not showing up in my feed reader. I think it needs a massage, a la Flickr. Or maybe just a poke. Poke, poke.
Hopefully, this will make it show up. Poke.
Rock the Vote…
I still remember talking with Heather Champ years ago while at SxSW in Austin, when JPG magazine was just a dream. It is now almost two years old, and they have launched a new and very fabulous website for it. One of the neat features that they include now is the option to [...]
Photo Editing…
Photo editing is in full swing here. I’m working on the London & Paris calendar first (as Tara requested it) and I hope to have the “DIY calendar” order form up soon too. However, if you don’t want to wait, leave me a comment. We’ll get your calendar under way!
After the London/Paris [...]
The Curse of the Sweater…
I think I am never meant to knit a sweater.
Sweater #1 – Too small, didn’t like the pattern/yarn combination. Will be frogging the HALF of a sweater that I knit in the near future.
Sweater #2 – I’m allergic to the yarn, at least before blocking. Since I know it is just the dye, [...]
Gimme a Hand!
After a few weeks of waking up in the middle of the night with a numb left hand thanks to carpal tunnel, I decided a few weeks ago that enough was enough. I did permanent nerve damage to my right hand by putting surgery off for far too long. I don’t want to [...]
Itchy Nose…
I’m afraid that I am allergic to the Noro Kochoran that I am using for my sweater (Lucy Jacket from the Naturally Noro book) just like I am allergic to the Noro Kureyon yarn. I am not allergic to wool, so it must be something about the dye that they use, or maybe all [...]
Mommybloggers and the Teenage Years…
I’ve talked before about mommybloggers and teenagers. Because really, I’m not going to blog about my son’s personal issues, although it is tempting to blog about his first date. Or when he is on IM with a girl. Or the night that he just would not get off the phone. But [...]
Mental Break…
So much better when viewed extra large.
I am glad I picked a subject that has a lot of information, but wow. I’m pretty spaced out now after reading formal abstracts on the abuse of prescription drugs by pharmacists. I need a break. So I’m pondering what to do about the 2007 Calendar [...]
Do You Think it is a Sign?
“You can’t escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” – Abraham Lincoln
I’ve been trying to focus since 9am on writing my latest paper for my psych class. This one is related to psychology issues within the pharmacy field. It is somewhat interesting, so I don’t mind writing it, but I can [...]
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Hi! I'm Christine. I've been blogging here since 2000. I am married to Mike. I have a son, Jason. We have a cat, Mona. We live in Houston, Texas.
I love helping other photographers and other small business owners improve their businesses. Most of my posts here are related to that, although sometimes I write about personal things as well.
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I am a wedding and boudoir photographer and I'm available both in Houston and for travel worldwide. I would love to be a part of your wedding!
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In addition to photography and geek things, I sometimes knit. I even used to have a knitting podcast, PointySticks.
