Is it true?

I mean, c'mon. My feelings are comPLETEly mixed. But they are catchy. Horribly, painfully catchy.

What do you think?

Getting Organized

I have yet to figure out what triggers me into an organizing, productive frenzy. It's about time for another one! I have two desks covered in "to do" stacks, and all I want to do is shop. Advice? How do you get motivated?

I'm hoping the simple, productive task of balancing my checkbook will (a) get the ball rolling and (b) prevent me from cruising Anthropolgie.

Good job, Ohio!

Nope, I'm not talking about the election. I'm talking about THIS Ohio mom who I think totally rocks. Instead of taking the easy route by conforming her little boy's haircut, or taking the super-public route of fighting it (which could be pretty interesting), she's taking her business elsewhere. I think this is a fabulous example to set for her son. Yay Ohio mom!!! Yay for Michelle Barile!!

Her name was Joanne

I had an adventure trying to get back to DC from mom's wedding earlier this month. The wedding went pretty well, and was super-Catholic, as was appropriate for mom and Joe. Becks and I ended up driving all the way back from central Illinois, so we were waaaay tired upon arrival. My Aunt Carol took us to the airport three or four times over those two days, let us stay over, fed us, took us shopping, out to lunch, generally kept us happy for 24 hours.

I asked dad for a thoughtful thank-you gift idea, and we agreed upon a couple of Michael Nesmith albums. One CD, on LP. One of Carol's favorite songs ever is called "Joanne," and it's darn pretty. After my own run of research to find the perfect albums to buy her, I have to say, I'm hooked. I'm a new Nesmith fan, and I certainly recommend him to all you folkies out there.