I need your help. I really do.

Just got a note from the AIDS/LifeCyle: “With just nine (yep-nine!) weeks to go before the big ride in June, we’re keeping our fingers crossed that more sunshine comes our way…” GAAAHHHH!!!!! I’m a bit nervous over here. That’s nine weeks to get up to speed on the cycle– which I KNOW I can do– [...]

And the Oscar goes to…

My dream of hearing these words has changed over time, from having my name immediately appended to the phrase, to the realization that it will likely be my daughter’s. I know this because she is seriously one of the greatest dramatic actresses of the modern age. To wit: Last night, as her dad is bringing [...]

Tonight’s sunset

Tonight’s sunset Originally uploaded by girlm0nkey.

The throne

The throneOriginally uploaded by girlm0nkey. Proof of previously posted discussion, Lunch Break Notes. (She was watching Clifford, btw.)

MISSION: San Diego

On Saturday a general perusal of Harrison’s folder revealed that the fourth grade mission project was upon us. For those out-of-staters, California was originally settled by Native Americans, followed by Mexicans, prospectors, prostitutes, Levi Strauss, and Catholic Missionaries, I think in that order. The missions are a huge part of California History, which is what [...]