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[Karen]

Moon (Harvest Moon)

[Loretta]

Relief

[Sabine]

KC wrote: "pecans

(in particular, roasted maple/sugary pecans which i will attempt to make this weekend)"

Love them!

[Anne]

Jordan wrote: "Vera

I just named spider plant Rake's newly independent baby plant after her. She's destined for the break room at work since I promised a coworker I'd include a plant along with his. :-)

As for ..."

Starting in a new job or position is always hard in the beginning, but I'm sure this will be a good change for you.

[Anne]

Weekend!

[Sabine]

Anne wrote: "Weekend!"

Yay! In eleven hours the weekend starts in casa Hansabine, too!

[Anne]

Sabine wrote: "Anne wrote: "Weekend!"

Yay! In eleven hours the weekend starts in casa Hansabine, too!"

Enjoy it when it starts!

[Johanna]

Sabine wrote: "Anne wrote: "Weekend!"

Yay! In eleven hours the weekend starts in casa Hansabine, too!"

Hansabine -- LOL! :- D

[Johanna]

Jordan wrote: "Vera

I just named spider plant Rake's newly independent baby plant after her. She's destined for the break room at work since I promised a coworker I'd include a plant along with his. :-)

As for ..."

Sounds promising.

[Johanna]

Loretta wrote: "Relief"

Such a wonderful word.

[Johanna]

Acoustic

[Jordan]

Anne wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Vera

I just named spider plant Rake's newly independent baby plant after her. She's destined for the break room at work since I promised a coworker I'd include a plant along with hi..."

I think it will be too!

[Josh]

Anne wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Josh wrote: "Milky-way

The stars are so bright at night right now..."

I've managed to see Milky-way only a few times during my whole life, and each and every one of those times is..."

Yes. The stars have a way of helping us to put everything into perspective.

[Josh]

Jordan wrote: "Vera

I just named spider plant Rake's newly independent baby plant after her. She's destined for the break room at work since I promised a coworker I'd include a plant along with his. :-)

As for ..."

So glad to hear your work is turning into a much more congenial and hopeful place.

[Josh]

Karen wrote: "Moon (Harvest Moon)"

It's so funny because I referenced a Harvest Moon in Fair Chance last week, and I've been seeing Harvest Moons everywhere since.

[Josh]

Anne wrote: "Weekend!"

Very good!

[Josh]

Sabine wrote: "Anne wrote: "Weekend!"

Yay! In eleven hours the weekend starts in casa Hansabine, too!"

:-) Always good to know.

[Josh]

Johanna wrote: "Acoustic"

Yes?

[Josh]

Regroup

I was feeling very much under the weather yesterday. Headache, upset stomach, unable to sleep, itchy scalp (which is really weird!!) but today I am better again and able to focus.

[Johanna]

Josh wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Acoustic"

Yes?"

I often like to listen to one of the acoustic Spotify lists when having leisurely breakfast on weekends. It just fits into my mindset perfectly during those relaxed moments.

[Josh]

Johanna wrote: "Josh wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Acoustic"

Yes?"

I often like to listen to one of the acoustic Spotify lists when having leisurely breakfast on weekends. It just fits into my mindset perfectly during..."

I have a Pandora station called Meditation by the Sea. I find it very soothing and great to write by.

The SO refers to it as Suicide by the Sea. :-D

[Johanna]

Josh wrote: "Regroup

I was feeling very much under the weather yesterday. Headache, upset stomach, unable to sleep, itchy scalp (which is really weird!!) but today I am better again and able to focus."

I'm glad you're feeling better today. And I'm keeping my fingers crossed that completing the first draft of Fair Chance is going well. You can do eeet!

[Josh]

Johanna wrote: "Josh wrote: "Regroup

I was feeling very much under the weather yesterday. Headache, upset stomach, unable to sleep, itchy scalp (which is really weird!!) but today I am better again and able to fo..."

I feel horrible for my editor. Sometimes it is just impossible for me to turn in a complete first draft. I have to go through the whole bouncing back and forth--even when I know what I'm going to do, I STILL have to hand it off and get the pat on the head before I can do it.

Which, by this time in my career, is probably bizarre. But it also underlines how important it is to have someone on the other end who gives the right responses at the right time.

[Johanna]

By the way, hubby is still sick. He was dumb enough to go back to work on Friday even though he was still clearly sick, so the result of that work day was that his situation took a nosedive into worse and he for example completely lost his voice.

So now when he tries to speak there is just this slight hiss coming out. Those of you who know him well, also know that he is a pretty talkative guy. You can imagine how hard it is for him to stay silent... We've had better times in our household, I'm afraid. BUT, I must say I'm savoring the lovely sound of silence for a change... (Do NOT tell him!)

:-)

[Jordan]

Johanna wrote: "By the way, hubby is still sick. He was dumb enough to go back to work on Friday even though he was still clearly sick, so the result of that work day was that his situation took a nosedive into wo..."

LOL. I won't tell him! But, do tell him I hope he feels better and takes good care of himself!

[Jordan]

Josh wrote: "Regroup

I was feeling very much under the weather yesterday. Headache, upset stomach, unable to sleep, itchy scalp (which is really weird!!) but today I am better again and able to focus."

Gosh, that is odd! So glad things are improving!

[Karen]

Josh wrote: "...I have a Pandora station called Meditation by the Sea. I find it very soothing and great to write by.

The SO refers to it as Suicide by the Sea. :-D "

Ha!

My Pandora station is Baroque. I listen while driving. Family members consider it to be an amiable sort of elevator music. It is sort of like that. There are snippets of longer pieces and 101 renderings of Pachabel's Canon. When PC comes on I immediately skip to the next offering. :)

The music I most listen to is 300+/- years old. Marin Marais just does it for me emotionally.

[Johanna]

Josh wrote: "The SO refers to it as Suicide by the Sea. :-D"

Hahahaa! :-D :-D :-D

[Jordan]

lol, when I'm driving, I need singable pop music. otherwise I fall asleep. Oops. I always find it awkward to be driving with passengers who might not be into singing what I like.

[Anne]

Johanna wrote: "By the way, hubby is still sick. He was dumb enough to go back to work on Friday even though he was still clearly sick, so the result of that work day was that his situation took a nosedive into wo..."

Say hi and get well to your hubby. And enjoy the quiet, dear ;)

[Johanna]

Josh wrote: "Which, by this time in my career, is probably bizarre. But it also underlines how important it is to have someone on the other end who gives the right responses at the right time."

I think this makes perfect sense.

[Johanna]

Karen wrote: "The music I most listen to is 300+/- years old. Marin Marais just does it for me emotionally."

:-)

[KC]

Johanna wrote: "By the way, hubby is still sick. He was dumb enough to go back to work on Friday even though he was still clearly sick, so the result of that work day was that his situation took a nosedive into wo..."

:(

Hope he feels better soon!

[Johanna]

Jordan wrote: "LOL. I won't tell him! But, do tell him I hope he feels better and takes good care of himself!"

I will! :-)

[Karen]

Mymymble wrote: "Josh wrote: "Karen wrote: "Moon (Harvest Moon)"

It's so funny because I referenced a Harvest Moon in Fair Chance last week, and I've been seeing Harvest Moons everywhere since."

Josh wrote: "Kare..."

Links to Harvest Moon Q&As: http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essenti...

I subscribe to this site's newsletter. It has lots of short, concise articles about earth and sky events. Unfortunately, the blog comments are often "not safe for school," so I've been unable to use it directly in my elementary classroom.

[Josh]

Johanna wrote: "By the way, hubby is still sick. He was dumb enough to go back to work on Friday even though he was still clearly sick, so the result of that work day was that his situation took a nosedive into wo..."

LOL

Poor Petri. I can imagine what a trial this is. He must have surely learned sign language by now?

[Josh]

Karen wrote: "Josh wrote: "...I have a Pandora station called Meditation by the Sea. I find it very soothing and great to write by.

The SO refers to it as Suicide by the Sea. :-D "

Ha!

My Pandora station is ..."

I remember being so moved by PC when I first heard it. Of course at that time EVERYONE was playing it for their wedding. So now when I hear it, I wince.

I wonder if it will ever be rediscovered and appreciated as if new.

[Josh]

Mymymble wrote: "Johanna wrote: "Josh wrote: "Regroup

I was feeling very much under the weather yesterday. Headache, upset stomach, unable to sleep, itchy scalp (which is really weird!!) but today I am better agai..."

It was definitely weird. I'm thinking you're right, but I can't figure out what would have triggered it.

[Josh]

Karen wrote: "Mymymble wrote: "Josh wrote: "Karen wrote: "Moon (Harvest Moon)"

It's so funny because I referenced a Harvest Moon in Fair Chance last week, and I've been seeing Harvest Moons everywhere since."

..."

Oh! Very nice.

[Johanna]

Josh wrote: "Johanna wrote: "By the way, hubby is still sick. He was dumb enough to go back to work on Friday even though he was still clearly sick, so the result of that work day was that his situation took a ..."

LOL. Not sign language exactly, but he's started to use whistles on me — which is the most irritating thing EVER. So, now when he whistles, both me and Annie the dog appear on his side. (!!!)

Also — one short whistle means yes and a longer one means no (no-uh). I don't know who turns out to be more trainable here, me or him? I have a feeling I'm being tricked... :-D

[Johanna]

Johanna wrote: "Josh wrote: "Johanna wrote: "By the way, hubby is still sick. He was dumb enough to go back to work on Friday even though he was still clearly sick, so the result of that work day was that his situ..."

Oh! OH! Do you guys remember the cool, cool tv series from way, way back called Tales of the Gold Monkey? I used to LOVE that show!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083488/

Anyway, there was this dog (in the show) who answered "yes" with one bark and "no" with two barks. Now... that's hubby these days. :-)

[Josh]

Jordan wrote: "lol, when I'm driving, I need singable pop music. otherwise I fall asleep. Oops. I always find it awkward to be driving with passengers who might not be into singing what I like."

Don't let that stop you!!! You might be able to get them to sing along.

Actually, I have a funny music story.

As some of you know, my sister is Laura Browne-Sorenson who has written some musical bits for television. Her work is...I don't want to say melancholy, but it's emotional and poignant.

But anyway, I love it and I always have her album in shuffle rotation in my car. One night I was driving her kids home from somewhere and one of her songs came on -- "Dear Friend," I think. It's one of those quietly moving pieces.

Anyway, the kids and I listen in silence and there's a little pause and her son says, "Wow. Mommy sure writes some sunshiney songs," and the three of us began to giggle hysterically.

:-D

BUT THE GIGGLING WAS WITH LOVE.

[Johanna]

Josh wrote: "Jordan wrote: "lol, when I'm driving, I need singable pop music. otherwise I fall asleep. Oops. I always find it awkward to be driving with passengers who might not be into singing what I like."

D..."

:-D :-D :-D

[Jordan]

Lol, very sunshiny songs!

[Antonella]

Just to say that I'm lurking here and I don't manage to comment so extensively as I'd like, because I'm finishing some translations, and I took some free time for myself as well (more about it sooner or later).

I wish Petri to get well soon, which will be good also for Johanna ;-).

Josh, I'm glad you just a short bad spell!

Sabine, I do hope you enjoyed the weekend.

[Sabine]

Antonella wrote: "Just to say that I'm lurking here and I don't manage to comment so extensively as I'd like, because I'm finishing some translations, and I took some free time for myself as well (more about it soon..."

Thank you Antonella, I have a good weekend. Reading, napping, reading, chatting with Hans, reading...
I am looking forward to read what for wonderful things you have done in your free time. ♥♥♥♥

[Uli]

Hello, tiptoing in the apparently new "93 words a day diary"... :D

I had to come here and tell you how terribly sorry I am to see that Anne and Petri have been sick after Southampton... I can't help but feel that it is all my fault... :( I really am sorry!!!
Although it seems Johanna might be actually grateful for some quiet - apart from a bark/ whistle here and there... :D

If it is any consolation - :D - I am also still enjoying the cough and I had fun for a few days with my ears due to the pressure thing when flying with a cold. I was struggling with dizziness for a few days.

I really hope Petri and Anne will get better soon and that nobody else caught something.

[Antonella]

Uli wrote: "If it is any consolation - :D - I am also still enjoying the cough and I had fun for a few days with my ears due to the pressure thing when flying with a cold. I was struggling with dizziness for a few days."

I'm sorry to her that. That's too long. Have you seen a doctor?

And I doubt that you should take on your shoulders he responsibility for everything that happened after Southampton: you are not so powerful ;-)

[Uli]

LOL, not for everything!! :D
But for people being sick right after Southampton - I think I might be that powerful... :D :D

Yes, I did see a doctor and even stayed home from work the Thursday and Friday after I came back from Southampton - and that was good - it turned out I felt quite exhausted. And also because of the dizziness. It was very irritating when I moved and always had the feeling that my brain was half a meter behind me... :D
Right now the cough is annoying, but I feel okay. And I think it really is getting better now. And the ears are almost free. :)

[Anne]

Uli wrote: "LOL, not for everything!! :D
But for people being sick right after Southampton - I think I might be that powerful... :D :D

Yes, I did see a doctor and even stayed home from work the Thursday and F..."

Oh dear, I hope you soon will be completely well. And I don't think you are to blame for my little bout with sickness. I blame being cold in Southampton, combined with an exhausting trip back home, and rather busy days at work, taking care of children and generally too much going on. Besides, I am fine now and hopefully you will be, too :)