outsidevoice

There are several people who, when searching for a word to describe me, pick the word “bionic”. It is not because I resemble Lindsay Wagner in any way (I never could pull off the frosty blonde look) – but because they have seen what was required of me in day to day life and were [...]

Last night we got the glorious news that our power had been restored and we are all now home and about to be tucked into our own wonderful — and did I mention our OWN? – little beds. As you are aware, one of the things that happens during a hurricane is that people lose [...]

I know I owe you guys some stories, but I am very exhausted. Instead, I offer you what is clearly the funniest picture I’ve seen out of all the Ike coverage. Enjoy.

First, let me say thank you to everyone who send text messages and tweets to check up on us. We appreciate all the kind thoughts and wishes. I can only imagine the images you guys were seeing on the news and Weather Channel. Let me also say that there were some moments of mis-information on [...]

Well, here we go again. Hurricane season. You may recall our last adventure with a large storm here. This time we’re not leaving (unless the power is out for a while. Then it’s hello, Austin!) Overheard at the grocery store this morning: “Wanda, why you gettin’ so much wine?” “Cause if ima gonna be stuck [...]

You have to sit on small metal stools and lean over drawing desks. Apparently actual chairs might inhibit your creative movement. All it did for me is leave me sore on my ass bones. Leaning over said small desks? Hurts your back. ALSO bad for creative movement when said movement needs to be chasing after [...]

Yes. I got on Facebook. Okay, actually this is the second time I’ve had a profile. The first time I was on for all of 8 hours. I might have had some sort of panic attack and deactivated it. I can’t remember. But, yes, I am back on it. I got guilted into it by [...]