Tag: Shannon

  • Tumbling through

    I was hanging out with my friends Shannon and Michelle, two very dear friends who I have not seen for a long time – way too long. But we were enjoying a moment of friendship while, of all things, doing laundry. And then I pulled my laundry out of the dryer and saw that my…

  • All it took was puppy-dog eyes and a big hug

    Ten years ago yesterday, a little beagle-mix mutt was born. Well, maybe. I don’t actually know her real birthday, but it was 8 weeks from that day that I decided to adopt her, so January 6 was the birthday I gave her. Ten years ago I was sharing a 2-bedroom apartment with Shannon. Both of…

  • All it took was puppy-dog eyes and a big hug

    Ten years ago yesterday, a little beagle-mix mutt was born. Well, maybe. I don’t actually know her real birthday, but it was 8 weeks from that day that I decided to adopt her, so January 6 was the birthday I gave her. Ten years ago I was sharing a 2-bedroom apartment with Shannon. Both of…

  • Is it bad that I haven’t started Christmas shopping?

    I haven’t started Christmas shopping for many reasons: 1) I’ve been busy with a client deadline this week 2) I spent two days sleeping on the couch with a fever last week. 3) I don’t haveĀ a lot of extra spending money this year. I just made a list of who to buy for last night,…

  • Thoughts on a 12-year friendship

    I’m trying to think of something – anything to write about to get my mind off of my worry for Shannon today, but that’s just not happening. So instead I will tell you about Shannon. I met Shannon my freshman year in college and we were instant friends. Actually, that’s not true. I met her…

  • Thoughts on a 12-year friendship

    I’m trying to think of something – anything to write about to get my mind off of my worry for Shannon today, but that’s just not happening. So instead I will tell you about Shannon. I met Shannon my freshman year in college and we were instant friends. Actually, that’s not true. I met her…