Happy Mother's Day to all of you out there, especially my own mom. Sis, if you see this today please make sure Mom does too.

I miss picking lilacs for Mother's Day. For many years we had easy access to bushes of these beautiful flowers, and they're my favorite spring scent. They remind me of my childhood, and I consider myself very lucky to have had 3 generations of women as examples to learn from and to draw upon. Motherhood is a constant challenge, and I commend all of you who were or are able to carry out that task. I know I couldn't do it, and I want you all to know it's deeply appreciated even if your child doesn't say it often. Thank you, again and again.

Yes, the holidays are here and for once I will have minimal decorations. I've vowed for years not to overdo it like some in my family have a tendency to (sorry, but I don't want to see christmas everywhere I look). I found a nice tree for a good price and tomorrow we will string lights and hang ornaments. Stockings will be hung by something with care, in hopes they get stuffed to the brim with goodies. Yay for rampant commercialism.

Just kidding.

Anyway, I'm excited that for the first time in a long time, I'm not alone and actually feel there's a reason to indulge in minimalistic holiday decor. I just never felt right about doing anything when I was on my own, because for me it's a family activity. Either everyone does it together, or it doesn't get done.

Speaking of which, I need to buy some stocking stuffers seeing as the gifts I'm making for various people will be late in coming (damn my workplace for not letting me have distractions between calls this month). There may even be a nice dinner, depending on schedules of the various parties involved. It'll be a welcome change from the past few years.

Ah, yes...change. I'm going out tonight. To an actual bar, with people. Yes, I shall even drink, but just one. People at my age can't indulge too much, you know.

And with that, I leave you. This year has been full of changes for me, but I truly believe most of them are for the better. May all of you finally get what you deserve as well.

I think we may get snow today.

avast, ye scurvy dogs. prepare to be boarded!!

Yes, it's that time of year again. Today is "Talk Like a Pirate" day.

now hand over the rum.

mind you, I'm known to make sweeping generalizations at times, but...

When people stop talking, they stop caring.

and if you ignore someone long enough, they will go away.

just a couple observations.

motivational posters for geeks.

http://www.llbbl.com/data/RPG-motivational/page_01.htm