Odds & Ends

Noble as a nickelchief striking up an old jukebox....happy birthday, friend.

Took the kids camping in some of the last of the warm fall weather.

Heard from and old and dear friend again. We don't keep in touch enough. It is our custom, oddly enough.

I started taking belly dancing lessons last week. My belly dance for regime change obviously didn't go too well, but I'm sure in four years' time I'll have it down!

Reminded myself again today that the potential I see in people sometimes has little to do with the reality of their behavior. Still, it's hard to let go of such clear visions, even when I'm the only one who sees them.

Saw The Grudge. Wasn't nearly so creeped out by it as I was bothered by any lack of cohesive story. Ghosts should have reasons for their behavior. I ate a lot of Whoppers to make up for it.

My marathon training has been sidelined by terrible problems with my IT band. Any runners out there got some advice for me? I've gotten new shoes and been stretching, but this sucks...especially after so much effort to stay on a training schedule.

I'm going to bathe my dogs today. And stop eating so much Halloween candy.

I think I'm going to be making soap this weekend. I'm going to entertain myself with new playthings and look at the stars.

I got a letter out of the blue this weekend from a total stranger who said that I'd made a big difference to her life. It's been a long time since I've been touched like that. Words are powerful. I forget that sometimes.