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Regarding Henry, 10/25/2006
Well as I mentioned both Emma and I missed Tyler after he was put to sleep. I love Emma dearly and she's the sweetest little thing but she's no lap cat like Tyler was and I missed that. She missed having another cat around to bother. So Dad and I went off to the Hinsdale Humane Society one Sunday in early June. I was kind of hoping for a kitten but I was open to adopting an adult cat, too.
Wow...time flies, 10/25/2006
Well, I've said it before but I will try to blog more often. I can't believe my last post was in May. This has certainly been a challenging year for me and I never seem to have time to get to everything I want or need to do.
Where's the kitty?, 05/30/2006
This passed Friday, at the start of the holiday weekend, I made the choice to put my beloved 16 year...
Speaking of Steves..., 02/16/2006
as in Steve Austin, the 6 Million Dollar Man — Keith was able to load all the applications that I...
Six Million Dollar Computer, 02/14/2006
I messed up my computer big time recently. Don't ask me what I did. I don't know. All I know...
Rest In Peace Mom, 02/06/2006
Well, my mother put up a valiant fight to recover from her stroke on Dec. 5th but in the end, it just became too much for her.
Happy Birthday to me, 12/05/2005
Well, as you can tell, today is my birthday. And it has to be the worst one I've ever had. That's not to say that I don't appreciate all the emails, cards, and calls I've gotten from my friends.
Thanksgiving, 11/24/2005
Here's wishing everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving! So, what's on your menu? I think when I'm done, I'll never want to see another turkey --- at least until next year when we do it all again!
Regrets, 04/13/2005
I always imagined that it would be nice to be that stereotypical eccentric woman who waxes philosophically about her life as she recounts her memoires. You know the type --- usually pictured as some aging French eccentric woman who sits holding a martini in one hand, a long slim cigarette in the other, an elegant, yet large, hat perched upon her head and adamantly declaring "Je ne regrette pas rien."
More Gallery Updates, 01/25/2005
Again…for those of you keeping track of these things… I have made some updates to the Philippa of Otterbourne —...
Canary? What canary?, 10/29/2004
Well, I finally invested in a mid-range digital camera and boy do I have alot to learn. It arrived yesterday and I was playing around with it last night. I'm not sure how I did it, but I managed to capture my youngest cat, Emma,
Gallery Updates, 08/26/2004
For those of you who are keeping up with these things, I have made some updates to the Philippa of...
Stupid Is as Stupid Does, 07/16/2004
Not that there aren't alot of stories of stupidity out there but this one was just too good --- A recent newswire story headline --- Men Throwing Fireworks Leave Window Up tells the story of two 20-something, dare I say --- _IDIOTS_ who were planning to throw lighted fireworks from their car. Only one problem --- they forgot to _open the damn car window_ --- *DUH!*
Tap...Tap...Is this thing still working?, 07/07/2004
I am excited, though. This weekend I'm about to have my first harp lesson in _almost_ a year. I had to stop due to family health problems and all the necessary adjustments to my life while I took on the role of providing care for my elderly parents.
Dear Diary..., 05/24/2004
Well, as you can tell, I was never very good at keeping a diary. I just couldn't be bothered to write something all the time. I fear I'm at an impasse at the moment.
Something to Make You Smile, 04/29/2004
Anyway, today's entry is courtesy of a friend of mine who just emailed this to me. I found it amusing so I thought I'd share. I can say that I've definitely used the *Xerox Subsidy* and am a borderline *Mouse Potato*. *Essential NEW WORDS FOR 2004 editions for the workplace vocabulary.*
Could this be a result of US unemployment?, 04/16/2004
Burger King has found a new way to market themselves. They have set up a website, hired a guy to sit around in a chicken suit, and perform on command for the world. I can only imagine how desperate this guy must have been for a job! _They call it Subservient Chicken._
I Am the Travel Agent, 03/22/2004
I Am the Travel Agent I have advanced degrees in accounting, public relations, marketing, business, computer science, civil engineering, and Swahili. I also can read minds and extend your credit line. Of course I still have the package reservation you put on hold six years ago, even though you never came in to purchase it. It's not a problem to give you seven connecting, nonsmoking, riverside suites with two king beds in each, four rollaways, and yes, I can install a wet bar.
My "Baby's" Back!, 03/20/2004
I was horrified one day this past December to find a HUGE crack in the neck of my harp. No...
Another One for the How Stupid Can You Be Category..., 03/09/2004
A woman was recently arrested in GA for trying to purchase $1,675.00 worth of merchandise from a Wal-Mart store by using a $1,000,000.00 bill.
In the How Stupid Can You Be Category..., 03/02/2004
Apparently a 23-year old Australian guy was growing marijuana in two rooms of his home in Torrensville, Adelaide. Seems four intruders broke into his house and stole the plants.
The Oscars, 02/29/2004
This year's award show could have been much shorter if they'd just lined up all the Lord of the Rings: Return of the King categories and said, "Right! Here you go!" I'm not saying they weren't deserved, it's just that it wasn't all that interesting to watch from a spectator's persepective.
Announcing the Birth of HarpNotes, 02/27/2004
Sometimes I have to be dragged --- kicking and screaming --- into the world of computers. I decided to claim a little spot for myself called CelticHarpy.com. I had a vision of a site reminescent of an illuminated manuscript. The site name and appearance would tie into my major interests.

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