The other night I was talking to DH2U about some changes in my professional life (more on this coming up soon!), when I started off saying, "I know I'm not that good at attention to detail..." He stopped me, "Yes, you are. Why do you think you work 14 hours a day? You have great… Continue reading Skewed Perceptions
Author: tahlia42
What We Think We Want
Sometimes I find that a completely mediocre book can bring different parts of my life into focus. In the book The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P, a book just good enough for me to keep reading, there is an underlying theme that what we think we want is not necessarily the same as what we really… Continue reading What We Think We Want
I Don’t Judge
One of my all-time favorite ad slogans comes from IKEA (Can you believe I remember who the ad was for?). In the ad, a woman is assembling a dresser all by herself for her new place. The narrator, an older African American woman, said that someday the woman "would find a man ... or a… Continue reading I Don’t Judge
At the Movies
As I was watching the Academy Awards this year, I realized that I hadn't seen any of the nominated films or any films at all for that matter. I vowed to change that. While I still haven't gone to a theater, I've moved a step closer. My wonderful local library system has been helping me… Continue reading At the Movies
Walking Proud
It seems like ages ago that I announced that I have a new pedometer and was singing its praises. Of course as soon as I did, it started acting up including not recording my steps in place! After several exchanges with tech support, I finally got them to tell me to send it back for… Continue reading Walking Proud
Three Years Old
Three years ago tomorrow I launched this blog. That first post is still my favorite of all that I've ever written. It feels just as true to me now as when I wrote it - more than 300 posts later. In my first post I talked about how different my life was then versus five years… Continue reading Three Years Old
Carmen’s Birthday
Over the weekend, Carmen had her birthday. She's eight! I split a can of tuna between her and Lemon as a treat. It is something that doesn't aggravate Lemon's condition. Technically it wasn't Carmen's actual birthday. I consider the anniversary of my bringing her home from the pound to be her birthday. Seems as good a… Continue reading Carmen’s Birthday
Kitchen Inspiration
I am so glad I have friends who are vegans. While it is not a lifestyle I choose for myself, it does provide me with a cool challenge to test myself with in the kitchen. (I do love them for more than their food choices!!!!) The need for vegan finger food inspired me to try dolmas again.… Continue reading Kitchen Inspiration
If I Had a Million
Whenever the lotteries go crazy high, I buy my ticket and fantasize away about what I'd do with the money. Lately, there haven't been any jackpots worth putting down my dollar for. Fortunately for my hyper-active mind, I found another thing to take its place: What if I had a million seconds? As I've mentioned,… Continue reading If I Had a Million
Cheap Date
Not being a big drinker means that I don't have that many drunken Tammy stories. Since it has been six months since I shared one with you, I figured it was time. I might have to create some new ones soon if I want to keep up sharing at this pace! This story took place… Continue reading Cheap Date
Grown Up, Now What? 