Kelli Diane

Sorry for any confusion. This loss was one of my parent’s closest friends. She has been a large part of my life since I was quite young, a second-mother to me. I consider her daughters to be as close as sisters and knowing the endless support that my parents have given to […]

Please know that we love you and that you will be terribly missed. Thank you for allowing us into your life and your family. I will always remember your smile and laughter and your incredible chicken salad.
This morning I dressed Dillon in the alligator outfit you gave him for Christmas and wept as […]

Each weekend, Chris and I open up the real estate sections of the paper and tear through all of the new home listings. Always curious what our money can buy if we’re willing to live 20 minutes outside of the city. This weekend was no different and Sunday we went to check out […]

I’ve never been a very good friend to women. As a general rule, I find them catty and obnoxious and horribly self-involved. In truth, I’m not all that much different. But whatever the reason, I’ve always found myself more comfortable surrounded by guys. I’d rather talk about cars than babies or […]

I’ve always been over-involved and often over-extended. If there wasn’t time, I made the time. When people asked, I raised my hand. I live to do things, never satisfied simply watching. The super-woman approach worked well before marriage and children, but I’ve begun to realize that being super-mom means letting go […]

With the Washington Primary Election to be held tomorrow, I’ve been scouring the Internet to ensure that my decisions are based on more than the silly voter pamphlet. Because Washington State provides for the election of State Supreme Court Justices, I’m taking out my personal vengence in the aftermath of the court’s recent decision […]

After rolling in last night at half-past three in the morning, I crawled straight into bed. Stopping only to pop some pre-emptive Airborne, I slipped off my flip-flops before crashing in my jeans, t-shirt and make-up. Do not pass go. Do not collect two-hundred dollars. I did, however, manage to get […]

I’ve been looking to upgrade to WP 2.0 for a while now and if it the snazzy new template wasn’t enough, the new comment spam filter is well worth it. Still working out a few kinks, bear with me for a bit.

Mood:  tiredNoise: Rush songs over and over in my head.

I am, quite possibly, the most anal-retentive, high-strung and organized person I know. Yet, despite the ever-present need for order in my world, I have never been able to keep track of the personal items that I rely on daily.
While rushing Dillon and I out of the house this morning to head to the […]

I’ve been ready. I’m so ready. I’ve been waiting eight months for this. While I needed some distance after witnessing one of the greatest losses in Trojan history, I’m ready. Bring it on.

Mood: stokedNoise: Trojans vs. Razorbacks