October 2011

This has been one of the more miserable falls that Virginia has had in a while.  We seem to be getting rain at least a couple of times a week.  A lot of us are beginning to wonder when Virginia got placed just outside the *other* Washington. For most of October, my mood has matched [...]

that all the layers in the forest can be represented in a Lego structure? Here we have the canopy, understory, and herb layers… As well as the shrub layer and the forest floor. And for good measure… The bacon layer… Running with a client today for the second time since last spring.  She’s nearly ready [...]

I woke up this morning in a crabby mood.  Perhaps “woke up” is the wrong term.  That implies I slept.  I’m dealing with a bit of stress related insomnia right now + post nasal drip from a mild cold.  The combination meant that I had difficulty falling asleep last night and that I woke up [...]

I started the day looking a lot like this… And ended the day like this… Even then, you were unpredictable.  And had a mind of your own.  And every day since then, you’ve kept me on my toes. But who would choose boring when they could have smart, inquisitive, and unique? Happy Birthday, Jones!  Thank [...]