Monthly Archives: January 2012

I am supposed to stop doing pro bono work.  How do the stars know, I ask you? I have been working on various grants for a couple of friends…and each one has patiently queued up for the attention.  And, as … Continue reading →

While working on a series of grant applications today, I happened to look out the window which is about eye level, and I found myself staring face to face with a dark grey cat with yellow eyes.  He and I … Continue reading →

Just came across an article online about a 17-year-old girl who has had a diet of basically only chicken mcnuggets for 15 years!  She evidently collapsed recently – shocker.  According to the story, her mother introduced her to the nugget and … Continue reading →

Well, I ventured out alone tonight… not usually a big deal, but being in State College and really not knowing where much of anything is – not to mention my parents usually want to join -it was something of a … Continue reading →

And I think it’s affecting my ability to function on all levels. Truly. I give as an example,… wow…. just lost my train of thought… AGAIN! Just went to sushi with my dad… I could barely relate a story I … Continue reading →

Well, as many of you may know, Happy Valley is rather sad today because Joe Paterno passed away yesterday.  I am not a super fan, but it has been interesting reading about his accomplishments.  It has also been sad to … Continue reading →

Well, the Illini lost, but it was still a fun night out with dad.  I have a few observations from last night’s fun at the Penn State vs. University of Illinois men’s basketball game: 1) Despite forecasted excitement, the new grey … Continue reading →

Having spent the past several weeks reaching out to friends and contacts as well as applying for various jobs, it’s easy to lose sight of where I’m supposed to be headed and just feel frustrated.  However, that’s just the point…losing … Continue reading →

This mental debate has occupied my mind most of the morning.  I planned to get up early, walk the dog and then head back out for a run.  I did actually get up early, and as Verbal and I walked … Continue reading →

It’s currently freezing here… and will be followed by subzero, windchills, and just plain evil cold.  Yes, this is why I moved to California.  And while I agree with my dad that, “If you’re dressed for it, it’s not that … Continue reading →