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In the book of my life, chapter one is probably called “Procrastinator Extraordinaire”. I dare to say that I have a talent for procrastinating. Somehow, I tend to know exactly how long I can wait to begin something in order for it to be done at the precise moment that it is due. I practiced this skill to perfection when I was in college. When a paper was due, I would put it off while a few of my friends would start early. And then when a couple more friends would decide that the time had come, I would still…

It is 7:00 AM and I have been up all night reading the last book in the Harrry Potter series. I have honestly been putting off reading it for some months, mostly out of reluctance to see it end. I pre-ordered the book and went to pick it up the day it came out, what? Six months ago? But I set it aside, not wanting to open it, even after I had been so excited about it being released. And then, three days ago, I picked it up and started to read. I think I read about 50 pages or…

G’s Friend N mentioned once over lunch that he had read an article about how people who slave over decisions, looking at every detail and weighing all options carefully are generally more prone to regret their decisions than someone who just quickly picked something. I thought that sounded absurd at first. I mean, surely someone who took their time deciding exactly what was best is happier with their decision than someone who eenie, meenie, minie, moe’s their decisions? And let’s think about this… aren’t we really looking at a fundamental difference between most men and women? For example, my brother…

I am not feeling too well this morning, so I am not going to write much. This time of year is so icky sometimes. The weather is actually gorgeous with clear blue skies. However, it is currently 23 degrees outside and almost 9:00 AM. That’s freakin’ cold! The problem with that temperature is not necessarily that it is cold. The problem is that tomorrow it might be a high of 75. Who knows? The drastic variances (is this a word? oh god, I feel awful) in temperature cause more sickness and general feelings of ickiness than anything else this time…

I wonder when schools start back? I’ll have to remember to ask Mom. It feels so strange after teaching for three years to not be going back to school after the holidays. I usually love school this time of year. The kids are refreshed and excited to be back. The promise of spring is just around the corner. The schoolyear is halfway done, and work on the end of the year musicals can begin. Last year at this time, we were just starting auditions for “Annie Jr”, and I was so excited. It turned out amazing in the end, and…

Happy New Year everyone! I can’t believe we’re almost through the first decade of the new milennium. Just thinking about how much our world has changed since 1999 is mind blowing, and it’s hard to imagine what it will be like in the year 2108. I’ll be gone for sure, but maybe my grandchildren will be there, hopefully living in a better world and not a worse one. There’s just always so much to reflect on this time of year. G and I sat up for a bit last night talking about past New Year’s and plans for next year,…