I have been thinking a lot about social security. Though I blithely say I’m not counting on it for retirement, the truth is, I am. I’m not rich. I just began a 403(b) plan after years of part-time employment that did not offer benefits. I have no other investments. I am probably going to need…

Just had a total writing breakthrough–very exciting. I’d been stuck halfway through this book for at least a month. Finally, I found a way out. Lots of re-writing to be done, but it’s exciting now that I know where I’m going. Please consider donating to my efforts in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk for…

I did it–all the resolutions! Went for a nice walk this afternoon. I found some good areas of the neighborhood to explore. Just finished writing my page for the day. I probably could have done more, but I’m just going to leave it there for now. The hard thing will be getting up early tomorrow,…

I have returned exhausted with some really cranky kids. It was a pleasant trip with lots of good food and drink, but not enough sleep. We have more presents, but they are of the more practical sort. I begin resolutely on the resolutions tomorrow. And then it’s back to work. I am missing some of…