Hot Summer Days and Silver Linings

It's been hot this summer, like really hot, like immediately-melt-the-ice-in-your-drink hot. We're talking humid, stifling, 90-degree temperatures for the last few days. And our air conditioner is not working. (We're in the process of fixing it. It seems like it is only in need of a small repair, not actually "broken." At least, we hope.) So, over the last … Continue reading Hot Summer Days and Silver Linings

Unpacking, Not Enough Rain, and Make-A-Wish

The Art of Unpacking Just settling in after being on the road for 8+ hours today.  It's nice to come home and rest (even though there is a lot of writing I want to get to - after a week of being away from the computer).  But first, I have laundry to do and lots … Continue reading Unpacking, Not Enough Rain, and Make-A-Wish

There’s a storm…

There's a storm approaching the New York area.  I think the news said that it would hit New York City around 5pm and it seems to be right on schedule.  I can hear the thunder rumbling every so often and the sky has gotten dark pretty quickly in the last half an hour or so. … Continue reading There’s a storm…