Now comes the moment in every homeowner’s life where one has to drive to the most dreaded place on the planet (other than Walmart or Best Buy) – HOME DEPOT. Nick has told me that we may have plaster walls and why don’t I research how to hang frames on such walls. I nodded my […]
Author: Lisa
A Jerry Maguire Morning
I woke up and rolled over and Nick said, “Good morning.” I replied from one of my favorite movies, “I LOVE the morning! I clap [clap once] my hands and say, ‘THIS [punch air with high fist] is going to be a great day!’” I made him repeat it with me, actions and all. It’s […]
Pretty in Pics
Here are two pictures from the housewarming. In one of them you can see Nick loving whatever Tom Ward is telling him; not an unusual sight. The other is of two dear friends of mine who made the trip from Cincinnati and Louisville to help warm up the house. The last picture I was saving […]
Making a Home, For Good
I’ve been home for 9 days and – thank the good saints – I finally was able to sleep like a normal human being last night. I wasO-U-T last night at 10pm and fell asleep with all my jewelry on and my cell phone in my right hand. Don’t ask me who I was on […]
Democrats Have Short Memory: Voting Based on Sex
Last night I hosted a small gathering at my house and after a few brews, McCain/Palin and Obama/Biden came up in discussion. An acquaintence asked me excitedly, “As an Independent, do you think you’ll switch and vote for McCain?” First, I don’t know much about Palin, but the news so far isn’t too impressive. I […]
The Power of Numbers
Normal Number of Sleep Hours from Mon-Friday: 40Number of Hours Slept Since Monday: 19 I’m becoming really good friends with 4am.
Radical Gratitude
As some of you may know, I am working on a collection of essays about my recent voyage to the Philippines. Each essay explores a different perspective of my learnings and meditations. This is one of those essays and is entitled, “Radical Gratitude.” There is a sweetness to life that I wish for all to […]
Ramblings of a Still Jetlagged Feminist: Radical Gratitude
As some of you may know, I am working on a collection of essays about my recent voyage to the Philippines. Each essay explores a different perspective of my learnings and meditations. This is one of those essays and is entitled, “Radical Gratitude.” There is a sweetness to life that I wish for all to […]
Calling Filipina Poets!
Here is fantastic opportunity for Filipina poets and all who are interested in having a mad love affair with beautiful words.
If You Don’t Understand the "Ratcho" Name
It’s time for a new look! Also, if you’re puzzled as to why we call ourselves the “Ratchos” – don’t forget about this story: Click here for an explanation why…