tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58595982011-07-08T04:15:24.149-05:00"One life on this earth is all that we get, whether it is enough or not enough, and the obvious conclusion would seem to be that at the very least we are fools if we do not live it as fully and bravely and beautifully as we can." ~Frederick Buechnerdananoreply@blogger.comBlogger3611100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-11283875965859266872010-02-01T21:07:00.003-05:002010-02-02T22:30:09.451-05:00

We’re already a month into 2010, but I wanted to journal my reflections on the past year. Two thousand and nine brought with it many new and wonderful adventures as well as some difficult events to wade through. Many memories were made; some I love to remember and others I’d love to forget. The year started off a bit rocky after Tim and I ended our relationship yet again. This stint was for

dananoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-26723664305214729912010-01-18T22:13:00.003-05:002010-01-18T22:35:07.149-05:00

You act as though I don't notice the constant push and pull that you keep playing with my heart. I've been patient, so very patient. I've been forgiving, so very forgiving. For what, I'm not sure. I keep thinking that the way you're acting isn't really who you are and that you're simply confused and that you have so much going on in your life and whatnot. I don't know why I am even buying

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-80059472529178109212010-01-17T15:09:00.002-05:002010-01-17T15:36:09.324-05:00

So, 2009 was the first full year that I've had my laptop and thus, itunes. I think that means it is time to reflect by seeing the songs I played the most. Though, to be fair, there are many, many new songs that just haven't had the time to make it to the top yet.Here they are in all their glory.1. Shut up & let me go by the Ting Tings...785 (I do love this song, but this must've been on repeat

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-83732713195741067382009-10-22T20:46:00.001-05:002009-10-22T20:46:35.803-05:00

testing. 1, 2, 3.

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-37367143145172760302009-08-26T21:15:00.004-05:002009-08-26T22:41:47.313-05:00

I don't know how I keep forgetting that writing and reading quality books is actually healthy and necessary for me. April 23rd I bough my first home; it still seems surreal, but I'm settling in more day by day. I think I like it here. :) Izzie definitely loves it here. She pounces around and jumps from the stairs and tries to sneak into my bedroom when I'm not paying attention (but that part

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-49465424578424928662009-04-03T12:27:00.000-05:002009-04-03T12:28:22.904-05:00

People have been so kind and encouraging lately. I got the great news about the house (they accepted my offer) right after I chopped about 10 inches from my hair and got some highlights. I am beginning to like the cut, am still a bit unsure about the color, but figure next time I can make it darker (it’s REALLY blonde). It felt like a day of new beginnings and it was St. Patty’s day, so I like

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I guess it isn't a matter of should I, but rather when should I? When should I move? My plan was to stay here until I bought a house, but it doesn't look like that is how things are going to work now. The house I live in is now in foreclosure and I don't know when they will make us leave. If I knew this piece of information it would make planning quite a bit easier. I do think I've found

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-58191119550859933172008-12-06T09:52:00.002-05:002008-12-06T09:55:06.438-05:00

Snow is falling just outside my window, There's no turning back now, is there? I suppose that I should just come to terms with the fact that cold weather is here to stay. Or at least here to stay for the next several months. It sure is peaceful and pretty though.

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Questions and thoughts keep piercing my heart. Of few things I am confident; fewer things than an evening before. What are you left with when everything is taken away? Shadows of me linger in this darkness. Is truth something I’ve been hiding from? It chases after and yet somehow is still fleeting. I can feel myself becoming jaded wondering if any of it really matters or if love can

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-45391842397424797322008-10-30T07:08:00.002-05:002008-10-30T13:39:24.682-05:00

I’m a busy woman, just look at my calendar. The busy-ness is really starting to wear on me. I’m trying to muddle through just a bit longer, at least until I’m debt free. The opportunities to cook come few and far between. Some weeks I’ll only cook once and then I’ll have a weekend day off (a rarity, I tell ya) and do some marathon cooking with three or more dishes (other times it simply is

dananoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-6189010229250199012008-10-09T15:04:00.002-05:002008-10-09T15:14:59.323-05:00

It's often said that hindsight is 20/20. I wonder if this is an example. Make sure to take note of the date of the article.Sorry that I've been on a bit of a hiatus from blogging. This is what happens when you work forty days in a row and don't have access to a computer at home. :) I'm making it though. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Here's some more news for you fine folks

dananoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-76354449639803294712008-08-15T13:02:00.000-05:002008-08-15T13:04:03.556-05:00

There was apparently no luck convincing mom to bring me flowers and cake for my birthday. I’m still waiting and she avoided calling me (helloooo, mom!) on Tuesday when I told her she should come hang out with my friends. It’s too bad; she missed seeing the little harvest from my little garden. It really is quite tiny and since it is going so well this year (despite the many times I’ve

dananoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-82699173292384815072008-08-08T11:47:00.003-05:002008-08-08T11:57:17.827-05:00

I found a quote of Frederick Buechner's that I adore. One day soon I'm going to have to start reading some of his stuff instead of just quoting him. "The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep need meet."LOVE it.

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-91121256912323806682008-08-01T14:20:00.001-05:002008-08-01T14:22:26.237-05:00

This Tuesday I turned twenty-seven. Like some other people, birthdays and the New Year often brings about a time of remembering and reflecting. When I take a moment to think about Life and what the future holds I realize the hope that is in my Life now. My heart is open to receiving those good things. It has all been a journey to reach this point. I’m a natural list maker and so I’m a bit

dananoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-54309870256343731872008-07-18T15:32:00.004-05:002008-07-18T15:47:35.556-05:00

Sometimes working in the retail business or any business that involves interaction with people you become frustrated. And, so a list in my head began (it's what I do). It was going to be a Top Ten list of sorts, but (thankfully) didn't end up being that long. Here it is in all its glory (or disgust):7. Do not try to do my job. Do not scan your own merchandise. Do not grab the receipt from my

dananoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-13735378335519113982008-07-01T13:24:00.002-05:002008-07-01T13:28:29.950-05:00

The more I work my way through getting out of debt the more I realize the majority of the choices in my life have been made based on the debt that I have. The job that I take is based on the amount of money it will earn nearly as much as it is based on if it is a position I would enjoy. There are many other areas that my debt has colored my life and it is exciting to see how my mindset about

dananoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-51067011733230107212008-06-27T13:28:00.004-05:002008-06-27T13:51:50.891-05:00

So, my good friend, Michael is off to join the Franciscans next week. He is one of the wonderful men I've had the priveledge to call my friend. Lots of memories have been made in our growing seven year (wow!) friendship. Good conversations, lots of laughter, a few tears, hopes and Life have all been part of the journey. Words that express in ways I’m unable..."When you begin to touch your

dananoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-79209110367442387112008-06-09T09:50:00.002-05:002008-06-09T09:53:05.271-05:00

I mentioned my mom in my last post and well, I think now is a good time as any to mention that she has entered the blogging world. With so many of my friends dropping off the blog world, it’s nice to have a familiar place to check. I've been meaning to do this for quite awhile, in case you were wondering. :)Please make her feel welcome. She’s fantastic!

dananoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-10582132683493677802008-06-09T08:48:00.000-05:002008-06-09T09:50:16.301-05:00

My mom has always had a green thumb. She has often taken nearly dead plants and brought them back to thriving and wonderful plants. This is stark contrast to what I do to plants. It isn’t that I can’t grow plants; it’s more that I forget to take care of them after they have begun their little life in my care. I’m making progress, though. This year I decided to grow some herbs and veggies in

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-10429454154489085732008-05-16T11:36:00.002-05:002008-05-16T11:41:28.432-05:00

It's been hard lately, for a number of reasons. There's been a post in the works all week that I haven't had a moment to get to. It's been swirling round and round in my head, because it has nowhere to go. There's no time and no one to talk to about most of it, so I'm trying to put my head back in the sand again but the sand is only comfortable for so long. There are reasons I love Grey's so

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-25732146720646779272008-01-16T13:46:00.000-05:002008-01-16T13:52:48.085-05:00

...can a group of people debate for more than 15 minutes over goetta and chili. How to cook it, what to eat it with, and what chili is the original or best are all up for debate.My personal choices are Glier's Goetta fried or baked crisp with ketchup and Skyline chili 3-ways ("extra juicy"). Heart attack, anyone?

dananoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-53405808550288919472007-12-17T16:45:00.000-05:002007-12-17T16:48:27.684-05:00

Over the Rhine's lyrics sum it all up...Darlin’ (Christmas Is Coming)(Words and Music: Detweiler)So it’s been a long yearEvery new day brings one more tearTill there’s nothing left to cryMy, my how time fliesLike little children hiding their eyesWe’ll make it disappearLet’s start a brand new yearDarlin’ Christmas is comingSalvation army bells are ringingDarlin’ Christmas is comingDo you believe

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-24882454426259168472007-12-15T12:15:00.000-05:002007-12-15T12:29:09.589-05:00

I've wanted to have a few moments to post a new blog, but now that I have the time I'm not sure I have the words. Funny, isn't it? My life has been consistently busy for, well, probably the last several years but I'm really thinking about the last several months. It is worth it so long as there are moments that I'm able to breathe. Last night one of those moments came along. All the cool

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-40401820439115150922007-11-21T13:31:00.000-05:002007-11-21T13:32:02.809-05:00

A day of thanks.It is often that I spend a lot of time trying to think of all the things that I’m thankful for, so I wanted to take some time to do that before Thanksgiving day arrived. (these aren’t sentences…just thoughts)*unique and genuine friendships. My friends are amazing people and I would be lost without them in my life; they are true blessings. For me to go into detail about each

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-54269126642074571642007-11-07T12:50:00.000-05:002007-11-07T13:06:25.127-05:00

This song came to my mind after a little chat I had with a very good friend. I can't imagine life without this person and I'm glad that (s)he is in my life. Life is sometimes busier and more complicated than we'd like it, and sometimes we need to take a moment to breathe (and to remember and be reminded that there are people that love us). I've been making strides to make my life better, which

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-79876380743659690582007-10-09T12:36:00.000-05:002007-10-09T12:38:45.393-05:00

I beg you…to have patience with everything unresolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves as if they were locked rooms or books written in a very foreign language. Don’t search for the answers, which could not be given you now, because you would not be able to live them. And the point is, to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps then, someday far in the future, you

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-27673669330690171852007-09-26T15:20:00.001-05:002007-09-26T15:20:38.637-05:00

A few months ago my brother and SIL moved to MN. Julie is doing her post-Doc. work at the Mayo Clinic (I know, how cool is she!). Anyhow, Duane called last night and told me that they were settling in. He doesn’t have a job right now, other than walking a few dogs (plus they have three) a couple times a week. He put an ad in the paper to see if he could generate some more dog walking business

dananoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-3531810899423209062007-09-16T08:54:00.000-05:002007-09-17T16:02:59.463-05:00

With the change in weather and my wanting to take a break from all things difficult and also wanting to spend significant time with my people I have secretly been hoping to go on a road trip. That chance came this weekend. So, I'm sitting here (in Columbus) with two of my favorite people and remembering the peace and perfection of last night's crisp evening. It's funny how that peace often

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-79038625703976913852007-09-10T12:59:00.000-05:002007-09-10T13:03:27.831-05:00

This little gem of words was found in one of my comments. I couldn't help but share it. "...We have it in us to be Christs to each other and maybe in some unimaginable way to God too -- that's what we have to tell finally. We have it in us to work miracles of love and healing as well as to have them worked upon us. We have it in us to bless with him and forgive with him and heal with him and

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-10171160711964841432007-09-07T16:29:00.001-05:002010-04-29T10:52:51.175-05:00

Have you ever wanted something or even done something with the knowledge that what you are wanting or what you are doing is not necessarily the best for your Life? I’m a patient person. I follow the rules (most of the time). Lately, though, I’ve been toying with the idea of breaking a few of those rules. Nothing illegal, of course, and most people wouldn’t think that what I want to do is a

dananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-17111174740351932222007-08-31T12:52:00.001-05:002007-08-31T13:10:19.396-05:00

From time to time I like to create these little lists of things that I enjoy. Here's another one for your reading pleasure...hott boy: Carmine Giovinazzo (his co-star Hill Harper is pretty hott as well)song: All at Once by the Fraywebsite: Dave Ramsey (hee.) and thisfood: chocolate. movie: Dead Poet's Society (Chris and I watched this last Friday and I had forgotten how great a movie this is.)

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Whatcha doin' with a suitcaseTryin' to hit the ground with both feet runnin'Aren't you trippin' on your shoelaceYou're stealin' away on a sunny dayWell aren't you ashamed at allFunny but I feel like I'm fallin'I wanna beg you to stayYou're stealin' away on a sunny dayWhy'd you love me in the first placeYou were always closer than a brotherI can barely look at your faceI've said my I've said

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-45509506150282767262007-08-31T07:30:00.000-05:002007-08-31T07:32:08.530-05:00

Last night as I was talking to a trusted person about the recent events of my life that have left me a little shaken up, I realized that it’s been two years since I decided that some significant changes needed to be made. Some time of reflection is needed, I think, to see how far I’ve come and to look to see where I’m headed. Today I looked at my little calendar thing and it says, “Saturn—which

dananoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-31026153561072618032007-08-28T15:02:00.000-05:002007-08-28T15:10:43.547-05:00

Did someone say FREE?If you’re looking to satisfy your musical appetite, but are running low on funds I have some great news for you! It isn’t often that you come across such great music for free (and since I’m working my "get-out-of-debt plan" free is looking pretty great).Here they are…enjoy!Thursday, August 30thOver the Rhine @ Rookwood’s Joseph-Beth BooksellersGet up close and personal with

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-8143455346829670322007-08-18T18:11:00.001-05:002007-09-10T08:34:01.524-05:00

This coming from my three and a half year old nephew. Seriously. How have they grown up so fast? The bad news, according to him, is that he has monsters, "like Scooby Doo" and the good news, well, he kind of started mumbling as he was walking away from me. So, I don't quite know what the "good news" is according to Scott. But, he ended with, "That's all I've got." I thought that was pretty

dananoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-14826404405761217702007-08-16T12:17:00.001-05:002007-08-17T15:53:36.396-05:00

As mentioned in one of my previous posts my finances have become something I've been trying to work on. Most of it began by my boss sharing his budget spreadsheet (w/o the nubmers, of course) with a group of us here at the office. I'm kind of a nerd when it comes to spreadsheets. I love that you can just input the info. and it spits out the balance and a ton of other info. (if it is built well

dananoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-12862696995663840582007-08-09T12:56:00.000-05:002007-08-09T13:11:53.146-05:00

Twenty-five came and went. What a year. I'm on the down-side to thirty. yep, I said thirty. Lately I've been feeling a bit like I've been riding a merry-go-round ride too long. Lots of things seem out of place or out of balance and even overwhelming. Relationships seem unstable. Finances, while getting better, seem overwhelming. And, the list continues. I was telling someone that I feel

dananoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-80746580038188075232007-07-19T16:53:00.000-05:002007-07-19T16:55:44.079-05:00

"Be careful how you bend meBe careful where you send meCareful how you end meBe careful with me"~patty griffin

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That in this world there exist pudding pops? I remember them from my childhood and a year or so ago someone told me they were back and even though I check the frozen section at Kroger nearly every time I go there I had yet to see them…UNTIL Holly and Linds and I went to Meijer. I gasped (quite loudly) and said, “THEY HAVE PUDDING POPS!!” As you might have guessed I quickly put them in the cart

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I ran across a list of "wants" dated 3/19/04 and thought I'd post it here with updates on where things stand right now. It's pretty interesting; or at least I thought so.here's what I want:1. to be able to pay all of my bills off and not have to worry every time I open the mailbox. The mailbox is still a bit scary. Finances will be a big focus in the near future.2. to lose enough weight to be

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-41197584931592594602007-06-18T21:10:00.000-05:002007-06-18T21:22:51.756-05:00

She was falling asleep with the light on, waitingWith her back to the door and the whole world, fadingHe was never no good if he’d leave her, that wayBut it’s funny how that’s never made this, okayCHORUS:Anna, hang onThere is more where all this came from(repeat)Well the news made her more than a name but, barelyTo the small town of Troy and the Carman, familyWho were told it would be like it all

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-10679324884453990242007-06-05T13:13:00.000-05:002007-06-05T13:14:25.461-05:00

My work has put together a team of voluneers, of which I am included, to paint a house as part of Give Back Cincinnati’s Paint the Town. The event will take place this Saturday in the College Hill area, beginning at 8am and ending around 4pm. We just received an email asking for more volunteers. If you’re not busy on Saturday and are looking for some fun, a little hard work, and a whole lot of

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-73465193913017036122007-06-04T15:57:00.000-05:002007-06-04T21:01:56.355-05:00

www.kiva.orgKiva is a site where lenders (people like you and me!) can micro-lend to people in other countries that are starting or continuing a small business; the minimum lending amount is only $25. Wikipedia does a better job at explaining the process. What a wonderful thing to take part in, helping other people better their lives and empower themselves!www.etsy.comOne of my favorite sites! I’

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-66642329028964805982007-05-29T15:19:00.000-05:002007-05-30T11:47:17.139-05:00

Sarah’s only request for the weekend was to make a stop at Half Priced Books. I complied, telling myself that I would only look and not buy anything. I have too many books on my list that I want to read--some that I own, some borrowed and some still at the bookstore. I couldn’t leave empty handed, apparently.Here’s what I got (for less than $12!!):*A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly (I started

dananoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-56928171340494759412007-05-20T21:50:00.000-05:002007-05-22T15:35:59.526-05:00

Sometimes the people that we expect will love us the most will hurt us the most, or at least most often. It is kind of ridiculous how it all unfolds. I'm not writing about one specific event, though today makes this all much easier to realize. How many times must I learn this same lesson? I’m not sure whether to continue inviting them into my life only to be disappointed or to shut them out only

dananoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-77681906095074231932007-05-16T12:42:00.000-05:002007-05-17T15:29:11.380-05:00

1.Name one person who made you smile today? Charlie2. What were you doing at 8:00 this morning? Walking to work.3. What were you doing 30 minutes ago? probably typing.4. What is something that happened to you in 2006? I can’t think of any one specific thing. Just look at my old posts, I’m sure you’ll find something interesting.5. What is the last thing you said aloud?“oh, he’s a nice guy…”6. How

dananoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-46153448026091356472007-05-14T15:57:00.000-05:002007-05-14T15:59:47.622-05:00

As I’d mentioned in one of my last posts I’ve recently been listening to my Yahoo! Launchcast for the first time in several months. A few songs ago Jimmy Eats World came on and I was reminded of a post that I had written a little over a year ago. I can remember how I was feeling as I typed those words; they weighed heavy with sadness. My sister-in-law Angela was pregnant at the time and had

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-83810791222086657312007-05-10T12:24:00.000-05:002007-05-10T12:35:47.287-05:00

The best thing, so far, about moving cubicles is that I can now play whatever music I want. I can't wait to tote my CDs in next week.Lately I've been listening to:Corrine Bailey Rae (what a cool name!)Ellery's Live CD: What I've Said Out LoudAnd, in case you haven't had a chance to check out Ellery's tour date page you'll be happy to know that they'll be playing in town this weekend. Another

dananoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-39854980104031368962007-05-09T22:09:00.000-05:002007-05-09T22:26:11.545-05:00

It's been awhile since I've updated. This seems to be a routine for me, doesn't it? Work requires me to actually work when I'm there which seriously interferes with my blogging time. Since I've last blogged:*I've returned from my trip to Florida*I have a roommate! She's my BFF, Linds. ;)*Warmer weather has arrived!*Phone tag w/J finally ended after nearly two weeks*I'm moving! (only at work)

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-8657924675429629482007-05-03T15:33:00.000-05:002007-05-04T16:08:42.526-05:00

Crossroads is heading up this huge project to serve the city of Cincinnati in various ways. This is a one day event happening on Saturday, May 19th. There’s a lot of info on their website. I’ve been meaning to sign up for the last several weeks, and I’ve also been meaning to ask others to join me. Here’s your chance. Let me know if you’re interested.Or, just GO.***Edited to Add:***I noticed that

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I hear it's nice this time of year in Florida. Good thing too. The forecast is for sunny days with highs in the low to mid 80s. That's what I'm talking about! I'm hoping for relaxation, but am not sure that's possible. I’m a planner. (and, I’ve been told on more than one occasion that the best things in Life aren’t planned. I know this to be true, but it is still difficult to let it be what

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-78733861989585188522007-04-11T11:58:00.000-05:002007-06-18T21:07:03.383-05:00

Yesterday I sent an email to someone who I’m not sure gets it. “It” being the kingdom or your people, your sangha, your church, your community…whatever you want to call it. Here’s what I said:“At the core of who I am, I am a believer. My life flows from that. God tells us that if we are his disciples we will love one another. Loving other people involves getting to know them. It involves digging

dananoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-4217721275924146622007-04-09T16:07:00.000-05:002007-04-09T16:09:25.035-05:00

I’ve been sick for the past several days. Oh, how I hate being sick. I was just telling Christine how I still had her cough medicine in my bathroom from several months ago. Last night my thoughts and my coughing kept me tossing and turning. I even tried to prop myself up with several pillows so I wouldn’t cough as much. The coughing continued.I remembered back to when I was younger and would try

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-51337098522801807322007-04-08T15:39:00.000-05:002007-04-08T15:50:06.490-05:00

Ellery's newest release (and also first ever Live release) is out and about tomorrow. I hope you make room for it in your life. Grab a glass of something and sit down to take it all in. I'm pretty sure my future is making room for "Pieces" to be played on repeat. Here's a taste of some lyrics:"The less there isof me to showThe more I wishyou didn’t know" ~Be Like Thisand..."We feel it under

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-71802165705294869632007-04-05T15:28:00.000-05:002007-04-05T15:29:32.433-05:00

I’m curious to know if anyone has had the experience of one person in a relationship thinking there is some chemistry/spark and the other person thinking there really isn’t any. I’ve never really had that in my vast experience (yes, you should go ahead and laugh-that was a joke), so I’m curious to know what other people think. Maybe it’s just a timing thing. And, there’s a difference (to me,

dananoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-54553418782660875652007-03-30T12:25:00.000-05:002007-03-30T12:28:11.279-05:00

Have you…( ) Smoked a cigarette( ) Drank so much you threw up( ) Crashed a friend's car( ) Stolen a car(x) Been in love(x) Been dumped(x) Quit your job(x) Been in a fist fight(x) Snuck out of your parents' house(x) Had feelings for someone who didn't have them back( ) Been arrested( ) Gone on a blind date(x) Skipped class( ) Seen someone die(x) Been to Canada( ) Been to Mexico(x) Been on a plane(

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He's back. hmmmm.

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Compare and Contrast. oh yeah.

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-5915596297271938902007-03-20T13:40:00.000-05:002007-03-20T13:41:20.808-05:00

It seems that the thing(s) that I want are not what I need right now. I'm starting to get impatient.

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-42068948463576942262007-03-16T13:13:00.000-05:002007-03-16T13:14:31.505-05:00

You ask and you shall receive. :)

dananoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-78421690506636089662007-03-07T13:43:00.000-05:002007-03-07T13:57:18.369-05:00

So, my friend Jen is officially married. Seems so strange that it is all over now (it’s not over; there’s just less intentional preparation for the rest of life). The ceremony was perfect. It was beautiful and simple and intimate. The officiating person was genuine and even funny. No one fell (hooray for me!).Public speaking makes me nervous. I hate it. A lot. In college I would write my speeches

dananoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-33633427090282942012007-03-05T17:05:00.000-05:002007-03-05T17:07:43.829-05:00

so much to say...people got married.people danced.people gave speeches!i'll post more later.

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-8448448481408927322007-02-23T12:55:00.000-05:002007-02-23T13:18:45.246-05:00

Something pretty cool is happening on Wednesday, March 7th. I know it's a weeknight, but drag your previously house-bound, ice-covered, frozen self to the Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center and be social. Spring is coming and you need to come out of hibernation. I know some of you may have to cross the river into Kentucky...it's like a road trip, all ten minutes of it. Here are the

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-85432405606503264662007-02-22T13:22:00.001-05:002007-02-23T12:54:44.357-05:00

Meet us at Enjoy the Arts for Final Friday. Rebecca Weller's new work entitled Fill My Cup will be displayed. I'm so very excited! Here's what the ETA had to say:Consisting of smaller graphite renderings on wood, exquisite oil paintings and a variety of woven fabrics, Rebecca Weller’s work for Fill My Cup focuses on communication and the understanding of one’s needs. Artist Rebecca Weller is a

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1171479117042728122007-02-14T13:45:00.000-05:002007-02-14T17:11:51.436-05:00

Beauty comes in many forms and today happens to be a favorite of mine. Weather in the tri-state has been causing a lot of news lately. This morning Cincinnati woke to ice covered tree branches, railings, power lines, etc. The way the light dances off the ice is simply beautiful. I hope to go home, take a few pictures, and then venture inside for some warmth.Happy Valentine's Day!

dananoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1170872193116213712007-02-07T13:14:00.000-05:002007-02-07T16:25:11.210-05:00

For the last several days love, romance, marriage and the like have been swimming around in my head a bit more than normal.A good friend of mine is getting married in about three weeks and I’ve been busy with planning all sorts of things like the bridal shower and getting our nails done, and deciding if I want to pay to get my hair done, etc. I’m excited to be a part of the wedding. There are

dananoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1170097864530057782007-01-29T14:10:00.000-05:002007-01-29T14:11:04.546-05:00

I’m making a left. Wait, maybe it’s a right. A lot of what was said resonated with me. It’s valuable. I’m looking forward to seeing how this is lived out.

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1169070118464504322007-01-17T16:40:00.000-05:002007-01-17T16:43:01.706-05:00

the best that i could dowas to give myself to youbut you made me take it backwhen i yelled your namebut you never cameit’s not easier the way things wereyou can’t ignore the soundof your heart breakingyes it’s breakingyou wanna run me outyou wanna push it downwhere no one else can seeyeah no one else but meoh baby let it go, oh let it overflowcuz when you’re listeningthere is no braver thing~no

dananoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1168639901628874222007-01-12T17:10:00.000-05:002007-01-12T17:11:41.653-05:00

i've been busy lately. mostly with work stuff lately. it's good, but I don't often have time to update or think about anything other than work stuff. maybe an update will come soon.

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1168186581243880542007-01-07T11:11:00.000-05:002007-01-07T11:18:58.883-05:00

Bothered is playing on ben's lappy; it's the one from the Besides album. How did I miss this version for so long? Good stuff. Thanks Ben and Mike.and now latter days is playing. mmm.

dananoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1168186292522713222007-01-07T11:08:00.000-05:002007-01-07T11:11:32.543-05:00

Working my way to a decade, already passed the halfway mark. My "review" happened last week and I was very happy with the results. This year should be good as I continue to learn and grow and prove myself.

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AUGUSTANA "BOSTON"in the light of the sun, is there anyone? oh it has begun...oh dear you look so lost, eyes are red and tears are shed,this world you must've crossed... you said...you don't know me, you don't even care,you don't know me, you don't wear my chains...essential and appealed, carry all your thoughts acrossan open field,when flowers gaze at you... they're not the only ones who crywhen

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1167762816274995662007-01-02T13:31:00.000-05:002007-01-02T13:33:36.293-05:00

thursdays parking garage conversation:“You know, you’re a really nice person.”I smiled.“I’ve been thinking about you too much.”I laugh, not believing him.“No, really, I have.”Wait, what is that I hear? "It's just too little too lateA little too wrongAnd I can't waitBoy you know all the right things to say (You know it's just too little too late)You say you dream of my faceBut you don't like meYou

dananoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1167244558905439872006-12-27T13:33:00.000-05:002006-12-28T13:13:24.156-05:00

Last week I watched It's a Wonderful Life with Mike and Christine. I've never seen it before, but it may make it to the top of my list of favorite movies.So, Christmas. It was chaotic in the best sense of that word. It's hard to believe it's over; sort of an anti-climatic event. Don't get me wrong, I had a great time. It's just--I don't know. I haven't had a moment to breathe it all in yet. I

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1166844591316918962006-12-22T21:52:00.000-05:002006-12-22T22:29:51.336-05:00

I've spent the last few hours on the gregory's computer (while still in a fog from being ill) tryting to compile songs that I remember from my childhood. I'm giving the mix to two of my brothers and hoping to bring back some fond memories. I'll share the finished project (complete with pictures soon), until then here's the list:Downtown, Petula Clark Hit the Road Jack, (Ray Charles)American

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1165701581355549532006-12-09T16:49:00.000-05:002006-12-09T16:59:41.376-05:00

"For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has?" ~romans 8:24last weekend I spent a significant amount of time with my brother, daniel. now, what you don't know is that we probably haven't spent that much time together (peacefully) in the last year combined. to say that our relationship over the past few years has been strained would

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1165429878181079732006-12-06T13:30:00.000-05:002006-12-06T13:47:45.460-05:00

Make your way to Rohs Street Cafe (up in Clifton) to hear some old and new tunes by the ultra-wonderful band, Ellery. It will be a low-key evening to get you in the Christmas spirit. The details...Who: Ellery @ Rohs StreetWhat: awesome musicWhere: Rohs St. Clifton, see websiteWhen: Friday, Dec. 8th @ 9pmCost: $5Hope to see you there!

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1165429613739252202006-12-06T13:18:00.000-05:002006-12-06T13:26:53.763-05:00

"A man said, 'go until you can see, and then you can see further'"

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there are lots of good things to update in the form of a post, but I don't have the time right now (at least not when I'm near a computer). The three people that read this blog probably already know what is going on in my world anyhow. ;) Happy Tuesday!

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1164774274962882902006-11-28T23:23:00.000-05:002006-12-01T13:08:22.843-05:00

If you had asked me three days ago how I felt about the start of December I would have said that I wasn’t that excited about it since it would be so incredibly busy and I have procrastinated too much already. On the way home and to Ben and Ruthie’s last night I noticed that a few houses had Christmas lights up already. Seeing those lights twinkle made me smile. They made me remember a recent

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1164219813353084332006-11-22T13:22:00.000-05:002006-11-22T13:23:33.383-05:00

"The effort of the genuine spiritual seeker should be to cultivate love until the mind becomes saturated by it." ~Bhante Y. Wimala

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...my highlights of the weekend:*Christine's birthday fun complete with a horrible waiter, marinara sauce in liquor (I don't know how that happened), Christine singing Happy Birthday to herself, Mike getting groped by the crazy drunk woman, meeting a new friend while waiting for drinks at the bar (I couldn't tell if she was only being nice or was trying to hit on me...) and Christine and Clint

dananoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1163024150702373292006-11-08T17:14:00.000-05:002006-11-08T17:15:50.720-05:00

A few things needed to go in the mail today and as I was walking to the Post Office I noticed this shady looking character in our lobby. He had on a dirt brown hoody on with the hood pulled up on his head. I noticed that he was heading over to the plasma TV that hangs on the wall in our new lobby and as he did this he flipped the bird to the TV. Now, this isn’t nearly as funny (and strange)

dananoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1162247048257175862006-10-30T17:11:00.000-05:002006-10-30T17:24:08.280-05:00

apparently when I said it would be interesting I really meant that I would receive mixed signals and would be very confused about the whole situation. Maybe there is an explanation, though I doubt it. Thankfully, last night I laughed a ton and now feel somewhat indifferent towards what happened (or didn't) happen on Saturday night. See, it's good to have friends. :) And, comedy clubs. (

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Sometimes it feels as though it comes and goes as if it were water from the ocean. Good thoughts. Negative thoughts. Fulfilled. Lonely. Happy. Sad. Interested. Disinterested. Alone.Nobody Number Onewords: Detweilermusic: Bergquist/Detweilerrecording: OHIOI'm afraid I've lost the piece of meI need the most you seeThis puzzle is really just about the needTo be somebodyI'm afraid I'm not

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1161724929457675332006-10-24T16:21:00.000-05:002006-10-24T16:22:09.456-05:00

This morning we had a fire drill at work. In the last month my company moved from the 7th floor to the 21st floor. That’s 14 more floors to walk down, 308 more stairs. My legs will feel the burn tomorrow. I couldn’t help but think of 9/11 and what that would’ve been like going down all those stairs as fast as possible to save your life, to save everything you had worked so hard to gain. Or

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1161724872117260302006-10-24T16:20:00.000-05:002006-10-24T16:21:12.153-05:00

Do you ever have someone say hello to you and have no idea who they are? That happened to me last night. Typically I am pretty good with remembering names and faces and such but last night I was stumped. I was on my way out of Kroger when someone said, “hey Dana”. I turned and looked back and attempted to not look like an idiot said, “oh, hey. How are you?” still not realizing who they were.

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1161455044405545112006-10-21T13:16:00.000-05:002006-10-21T13:24:04.436-05:00

...I want to be able to remember all these sweet moments with my niece and nephew. It was late when I got to my mom's house last night and they were already asleep, but I was the only person there when they woke up this morning and it was pretty great to see their sweet little barely awake faces. It has been a little tiring and a bit trying this morning and afternoon, but more than that it has

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1161120336875540752006-10-17T16:22:00.000-05:002006-10-17T16:25:36.906-05:00

the ball is no longer in my "court". we'll see how things go. I gave CPLA my number (and got teased and interrogated about him all night on Saturday!). ;) this oughta be interesting.

dananoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1160772438834801782006-10-13T15:44:00.000-05:002006-10-13T15:47:18.853-05:00

“You are not a booty call girl.”from a friend via email. all in context, friends.

dananoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1160760729976498852006-10-13T12:28:00.000-05:002006-10-13T12:32:09.996-05:00

Are you frightened yet? How often does a Friday the 13th happenin the month of October? Hmm. I had a really good conversation with my dad last night. He was supportive and understanding and was exactly what I needed him to be. Sounds like I'm being selfish about it, and maybe I am, but-- gosh i can't communicate anything that I want to right now. All is well, despite not having updated in

dananoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1159910476865889232006-10-03T16:16:00.000-05:002006-10-03T16:21:16.880-05:00

In case you haven't heard, super cool Ellery is up for three (yes, three!) Cincinnati Entertainment Awards. You can take part in the decision making process by voting. Go here and do your part. And, CEA, why are they not a part of the songwriter's group? Hmmm?

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1159555236714269892006-09-29T13:37:00.000-05:002006-10-02T12:23:15.180-05:00

“For a long time it seemed to me that life was about to begin – real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life. This perspective has helped me to see there is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way. So treasure every

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1159465129895895602006-09-28T12:37:00.000-05:002006-09-28T12:38:49.940-05:00

I beg you…to have patience with everything unresolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves as if they were locked rooms or books written in a very foreign language. Don’t search for the answers, which could not be given you now, because you would not be able to live them. And the point is, to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps then, someday far in the future, you

dananoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1158860216257640432006-09-21T12:31:00.000-05:002006-09-21T12:36:56.283-05:00

My car insurance update came in the other day. Apparently they (finally) noticed that I had turned the big 2-5 and dropped my rate. 2005 was a year filled with car drama (i'm not sure it ever ends...) so they raised it at one point and now it is at the lowest that i've ever paid. Like $120 cheaper for six months now than when I was 24. you know you're gettin' old when you're excited about this

dananoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1158461841479738142006-09-16T21:57:00.000-05:002006-09-17T11:01:06.160-05:00

...that's what I did. (thanks Ty)My Autobiography (everything you were wondering about)Prologue1.Where did you take your default pic?i don't have one on here. only on myspace..and that was taken at my apt. via my camera phone.2.my cute jeans, green tank and black thing over that. i was wearing really cute heels that my aunt would be proud of me for...but...ouch.3.What is your current problem?

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Time passes. It seems as though I've lost the desire, and I'm not sure where to go from here. No more running in circles. Don't wanna go back. I never thought it would turn out this way.

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I replied with a very enthusiastic, "Yay!!" and some other words of joy. For the past year I have been trying, unsucessfully, to get into Michael Wilson's photography class at Baker-Hunt. I am so freakin' excited!!! I could jump up and down with joy! (do you notice the exclamation marks?)Norah just came on my launchcast. So sweet; her voice is like an old friend. This was followed by Damien

dananoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859598.post-1157221876161415472006-09-02T15:05:00.000-05:002006-09-02T15:11:39.210-05:00

This amazing fall weather makes me want to open all the windows, grab a blanket and curl up on the couch or head outside to sip some cider and jump in a pile of leaves with friends. Since we're on the cusp of a new season I began wondering where I was a year ago, so I decided to look back to my archives. Somehow the days wash into nights more quickly than I remember when I was younger. It is good

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It's time. I'm in need of a new quote for my dear old blog. If you have an interesting/relevant quote, leave me a comment. The quote I pick may win a prize. How about a cookie or something? ;)

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