Rational Thought, Weekend Report – A variety of conversations lately left me pondering the nature of how to compose rational thought and carry on a coversation with civility and respect. 2 out of 3 conversations went well, 1 escalated and surprised me, but *shrug* we’ll go on just fine. And not everything was about politics. The best thing: Several friends impressed me with their ability to keep it together. And on another topic, I briefly sum up my weekend at Coronation and Queen’s Champion, in Starkhafn (Vegas). (read more…)

Lists of Skills for Living – First, there was list explosion. Then there was “Condense a List” as a skill. My core ideas boil down to “Find it, make it, fix it, clean it, use it” and then categories for “Food, Shelter, Clothing, People, Transportation, and Beauty.” The rest is just commentary. (read more…)

Comments, Renaissance Women, and my Election Day – I found myself wistfully longing for journal comments, which surprised me. I read some quotes that have me thinking about all the skills I need to be a fully Renaissance Women (in the classic definition). And I narrate a bit about “How I Spent My Election Day” without too much more excessive commentary on elections. Okay, one tiny bit on the end of the post, but not that much. (read more…)

More Pics, and then Some Thoughts about Signage – I give you photos from my FOUR-tieth birthday, Saul and Amy’s Halloween party, and then ponder the insanity that is Election Time Yard Signage. (read more…)

Happy FtCD & Happy DSED, and Old Friends–Great Chat – Happy Flip the Calendar Day, Happy Daylight Savings Ends Day! A bit about the Baroness’ Bardic and Birthday Banquet, and most especially a report of seeing old friends and having wonderful conversations. (read more…)