Q is for Qalm before the storm….
Well, another work week is done – and not much knitting to speak of! Boo! Good news is, I got a lot of visits done and am better organized on the work front. That’s what a move to the City office has done for me. Unfortunately for our (County) legal assistant/office manager, not so much, but it will get better. I did take an opportunity to start a &^%* for one of my kids which will hopefully be fi

Cool Flashes:)
I’m in my fifties. I’m supposed to be in the midst – or done with – menopause. That means for many hot flashes. Nope. Not me. I’m FREEZING! I was never the person who brought a sweater in to put on the back of my chair at work. I had all this, ahem, extra padding that kept me warm winter, summer, spring and fall. I used to wonder why old ladies wore shawls. Now I know why! At least I know why this old lady does! Perhaps it’s Global Warming and hot su

Oh Lord, who’s next?
I commented on Mel’s blog this evening and felt that this quote was applicable to the loss of inalienable civil rights that the majority of voters of California and Maine seem to think they have the ability to do: First they came for the communists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a communist; Then they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist; Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a trade unionist; Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew;

OK, I admit it! I have a crush on Al Franken! (Sorry Franni!)

Autumn Glory
Things are getting busier as work duties shift, a new person in our lives gets more attention and we go into Fall full force. Most of all, the knitting has been a lot of fun. Last week it felt like I was living at the courthouse, although one day I was free to get some visits with clients in! Monday through Friday was the usual drill, with the occasional joyful music m