Liz

I forgot to mention, in the bustle of getting stuff done this weekend, that in a matter involving a longtime standoff I’ve been having with someone determined to make my life more difficult, I seem to have won one of the few battles I’ve picked. I say that because I do believe it’s important to …

Though this post cannot trace its genesis back to a conversation with a friend at work, I can say that the ongoing war/conflict in Iraq is a topic much in discussion and reflection for me this last week or so. Three things, really.. 1. A coworker/friend just found out someone she knows (in the military) …

People who know me well know I go through phases where I find myself craving alone time … generally it happens when I’m stressed to the max, have been really busy (or traveling), or am in some other respect overwhelmed by my life. So when I found myself with a rare night alone last night, …

MHHS Band ready for marching orders {snip} The band has been invited to march in the 2006 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Members currently are accepting donations for the trip, and many fund-raisers are planned throughout the year. “We’re very excited about the opportunity to go to New York in 2006,” said …

but in the case of computer monitors, it’s hard to imagine having a monitor that errs on the side of excess display dimensions. I’d just like to publicly proclaim my profuse love for my new monitor at work (a long time coming), a 21.3″ Samsung LCD that’s utterly gorgeous (Gary — your people done good) …

We’re back from a gloriously wonderful time on the East Coast — just arrived at DFW last night. More to come about the adventures Daniel, AnnaLisa, Philip and I shared in and around DC, but for now, here are a few pictures… almost all of Daniel, since I was taking them (he has many of …

Wondering why I’ve been so quiet? That’s ’cause I’m traveling, and I’ve decided to move the travelblog to its own destination. Because seriously, weren’t you JUST thinking, “Gee, Liz needs another blog” ?? 🙂

Scott’s engaged! He called last night with the news. Who’d have thunk it?

That would be a fire alarm. Yes, that’s right, 90 minutes into my lovely trip to TWU’s Houston campus, the fire alarm went off and I got to lumber down ten flights of stairs and cross the street during what I’ve since learned is a fairly regular fire-drill routine here at our Houston center. The …

We all know how much I LOVE mornings (not at all), so you can imagine my sheer joy at being up at this hour. Stupid me, I booked myself on Southwest Flight #1 (seriously) to Houston at 7 a.m. today. D’oh! I forgot I normally take the 8 a.m. flight. Ah, well. I’m gonna get …