LisaSez Journal

Bang! Bang! Bang! 2012!

Lisa — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:35:52 +0000

Yes, Christmas Eve was here, and there is the pork in my freezer to prove it. No, I am not working in Mamaroneck anymore. Yes, the gauntlet of Kindergarten has started. Go!

The Weekend Before December, 2011

Lisa — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:21:24 +0000

To Eve or not to Eve...that is now the question. Can I clean my house in time? Will the boxes be gone (there is no where to shove them)? There is a lot of coordination, do I want to embark? Oh well, I should watch 30 Rock and read...I do have a huge pile of books...and then if I read, I wouldn't have to think about it!

Back at Work

Lisa — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:25:33 +0000

Working at the Mamaroneck Public Library as given me access again to so many books, it is difficult for me to leave with a pile less than 4 books high. I read two graphic novels and one big book just this weekend! Cecil Castellucci's PLAIN Janes series is fun, and Before I Fall was slow to start but really excellent! And I am still thinking about Lian Hearn's Otori series, and the Montmaray books by Michelle Cooper are also good reads.

Summer Reading

Lisa — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:40:20 +0000

I think that I will do some re-reading this summer. I saw the new film version of Jane Eyre, so that is on top of the list. Also, Martha said she was re-reading Pride and Prejudice, so, then so will I. I also saw a copy of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, which I used to read annually, but haven't since Grandpa died, and certainly have avoided since Daddy died. But Chet bats lefty, so, I put it on my shelf. Also, I think I'll re-visit (isn't it the same thing, really), the Five Women complilation of some of Robert Musils short work, and I'll probably not be able to resist some YA...I was actually thinking of Harry, just to take a break from the usual Tamora series, although maybe a close reading of Melina Marchetta's early stuff and some Kristin Cashore. And Sonya Sones, but that is about an hour.

And there's plenty of new stuff to read, too. Everything But the Squeal, On Rue Tatin, and some new stuff that I don't remember.

Julie.

Lisa — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 05:23:23 +0000

November, 2002 - December, 2010.

Really? November?

Lisa — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:25:05 +0000

Thanksgiving at my house: sage-thyme-rosemary turkey and a pumpkin cake and butterscotch pudding are the only set items so far.

Chet loves school. Mrs. Mariel gives him stickers, and what more could you ask for? Also Fruitables are the best invention ever. Even I've made new friends.

Ordered my tree. Starting my lists. Need a pic of Chet for the card. Thankfully the new forever stamps are less flag and more...evergreen.

Wish me luck!

Summer 2010

Lisa — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:59:22 +0000

Broken toes, bronchitis, nursery school, photography shows, concerts, films, books, discussions. And the humidity.

All my photos are now at Zenfolio, btw.

July 10, 2010: 5K Walk for the American Cancer Society

Lisa — Fri, 14 May 2010 02:22:28 +0000

Cancer sucks. I'm remembering my dad on his birthday by raising money for the American Cancer Society's 5K Walk on the Coney Island Boardwalk. We spent a lot of time down there with him, and the event is sponsored by the Coney Island Cyclones, the Class A Affiliates of the Mets, so it is extra appropriate. Please participate by joining my team or by donating to it.

The Flying Pacartnips were the team of acrobats, made up of my dad, my sister and myself, and our cousins. Our major trick was walking up dad's legs and then flipping over.

And you know she will be waiting there...

Lisa — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:00:55 +0000

2010

Lisa — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 03:24:01 +0000