Summer

We're so very close. Soon Spring will have passed and Summer will arrive.

I had my first warm weather, shorts clad, dog walk yesterday. I even got a tan-line from it. Delightful I say, delightful.

Ostrich Envy

If I was an ostrich, today would be a good day for burying my head in the sand.

Note ostrich here: 



It is gloomy and wet here in Fort Worth. I have a trip to make tomorrow that I haven't found enthusiasm for quite yet, and work feels like the bog of eternal stench to me today.

It's not work's fault, the rain is needed and I really can't wait to see my family.

It's just the today-ness of it. I would like to "duck out" if you don't mind.

I'll be over here with my head submerged if you're looking for me.

Poster fun

I forget how much I enjoy making things for others.

As a part of my fundraising for the Alaska marathon (see amazing photo below) I have started offering custom-type-style-posters for those who donate $15-$35 to Leukemia Lymphoma Society.



I sincerely enjoy the creative process of playing with the posters and they are especially fun for those who just want me to make up my own type for their poster. Below is an example of one I made today for my best friend since childhood, Kristin. Just fun.

If you are interested in having one made: see instructions here: 

http://pages.teamintraining.org/ntx/anchor12/acbranaman

Donuts

I want donuts. I also love that these people had donuts as a wedding snack for their outdoor wedding. Everyone I know is getting engaged and married these days. May I suggest donuts?

That sounds just delicious. Or could someone bring me donut holes for a last 45 minutes of work snack?

Ok thanks.

Swimming is Hard

Art

Swimming is hard.

Yesterday, I finally got in the pool at the TCU rec and learned to swim laps. I should say - I'm still learning. I managed about 8 laps (to my significant other's 20) and was done for the day.

The breathing, move your arms, kick your legs, cup your hands combo is not easy for me. There's so much to remember. And for me, it doesn't feel natural, so I actually have to work at it.

But if I am going to do this sprint triathlon I signed up for, I knew I had to get my butt in the pool. In my "hulk suit" (it's green, stripey and looks like a comic-book-worthy-super-suit) I will flounder, splash and gasp my way through water-training.

Wish me luck.

No-Shop Continues

No shopping for Lent continues.

But Etsy powers on.

Thus - more Etsy longing:


Great Shelf


Silly Bird Sculpture


Sweet tank


Flasks meet indie

Make you Laugh

Everyone I know is getting engaged.

Ok, not everyone.

Almost everyone.

And you want to know what is making me laugh these days? The blog of a San Fran cynic, commenting on all things wedding. Today's gem: see the image and her comment below.

and for dessert, a giant coconut-covered marshmallow will descend from above.