Category Archives: Random

Moon Trivia

Posted on 17 January 2009 by Valarie

I have always loved full moons. Much lore, legend and speculation has been circulated about them since probably the dawn of time. In days of yore, people believed a full moon could turn a normal man into a savage, bloodthirsty … Continue reading →

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Farewell to “The King”

Posted on 15 January 2009 by Valarie

So, tonight we shall bid a final adieu to “The King”.  No, not Elvis!  Grissom.  Finally, after weeks of putting it off, CBS is going to finish what they started with Laurence Fishburne before Christmas!!! William Petersen’s fellow cast members … Continue reading →

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The Value of Heavy Metal and Housework

Posted on 10 January 2009 by Valarie

I don’t actually mind vacuuming, but it’s certainly not something I wake up in the mornings thinking about and wishing I could do all day.  Okay, most housework falls into that category for me.  But I do set a high … Continue reading →

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Wheel In The Sky

Posted on 31 December 2008 by Valarie

The wheel in the sky keeps on turnin’ I don’t know where I’ll be tomorrow, Oh, the wheel in the sky keeps on turning. . . . . . for tomorrow. . . Journey “Wheel In The Sky” I have … Continue reading →

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Randomness (II)

Posted on 20 December 2008 by Valarie

I don’t  have anything in particular to say, really, just a lot of random thoughts I would like to share.  Starting with clothing.  Mom and I went Christmas shopping yesterday at the mall down in Greenville.  Our annual tradition is … Continue reading →

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The Show Must Go On

Posted on 3 November 2008 by Valarie

I was surprised to see Alex home by 6:30 tonight, when he was supposed to have play rehearsal from 6:00 til 9:00.  He said it had been cancelled, and nobody would talk about why.  I knew it must have been … Continue reading →

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Campaign Money Idea

Posted on 19 October 2008 by Valarie

I read this morning that Obama has raised a record $150 million for his campaign.  Of course, that’s the money we know about.  I’m sure it doesn’t count everything he’s gotten from sources he doesn’t want his fellow Americans to … Continue reading →

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Alex, Thou Art Loosed (And Other Random News)

Posted on 12 October 2008 by Valarie

Alex got his provisional driver’s license yesterday.  He has since driven himself all over the place, and we are confident that he will soon master that gear shift, resulting in much smoother take-offs and no more stalling out at stoplights!  … Continue reading →

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Vote In My Poll!

Posted on 26 September 2008 by Valarie

Okay, maybe because I am so sick of the Presidential Campaigns and Billion-Dollar-Bailouts and politics in general, I’ve decided that we need to determine something really important: who do you think would be the best actor to portray the Mad … Continue reading →

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Authenticity

Posted on 19 June 2008 by Valarie

“Ultimately man becomes sick for sheer lack of authenticity; he no longer lives as a subject: he exists as the plaything of chance and superficiality.” ~Benedict XVI~ I think everybody goes through some form of an identity crisis at some … Continue reading →

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Fireplace Kitty

Posted on 10 June 2008 by Valarie

I know everybody is probably really tired of hearing about my kitten, but, well, he’s just so cute!  I can’t help it.  He has a new favorite place to play, and I wanted to share. . .

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Near Tragedy

Posted on 9 June 2008 by Valarie

I am beginning to understand why cats are said to have nine lives. It’s bad enough that Gaylon found Pippin in a box of garbage on a snowy day. But last Thursday, the little guy fell off of our balcony, … Continue reading →

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The Joy of a New Desk!

Posted on 29 May 2008 by Valarie

I have not been able to find a desk I like (for a reasonable price, anyway) since my last desk burned. Desks are so important, if they are organized well, they have everything you could possibly need at arm’s length, … Continue reading →

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My Teenage Superheroes

Posted on 27 May 2008 by Valarie

I hate spiders. I can’t even begin to describe how much. When I see one, I break out in a cold sweat, and my ‘fight or flight’ reflex kicks in to high gear. Gaylon loves to tell the story about … Continue reading →

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Weaned!!!

Posted on 19 May 2008 by Valarie

Bright-eyed Pippin Originally uploaded by Morningtower Well, I am finally a successful “Mama Kitty”! I have to give a lot of credit to my friend, Martha Jean, who gave me lots of support and advice along the way. Friday, I … Continue reading →

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