Tag: random

As if I needed more proof of my dorkery

Yesterday, doglr was so kind as to provide me a link to a webcam of Old Faithful, and I’ve kept it on my screen for most of the time that my computer’s been on since. The photo updates every 30 seconds. Since dogrl has actually been to Old Faithful, I asked her if I’d ever see any wildlife via the webcam. She said maybe not during good viewing hours, because there are always people there.

I don’t know WHY I’ve been spellbound by Old Faithful and its spectators for the last 24 hours, but the nice thing about being a writer? I’ve already figured out a way to use it even after the obsession passes (and it will, when something new replaces it). Therefore, whenever I pull up the site, instead of calling it “wasting time,” I get to call it “research.” EVERYONE should have a profession like this.

Meanwhile, look. I captured TWO wildlifes! 😉

Then, like dogrl said, the people came and the wildlifes left. But here’s a pretty picture of why the people came.

Last night (New Year’s Eve pictures and stories to come at some point), Lindsey’s friend Ileya was talking about traveling among the mountain ranges of Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana. At one point, as she spoke of the natural beauty, she said it made her think, This is America. I knew exactly what she meant. We really have a beautiful country and, in fact, a beautiful planet. I hope 2007 finds us being kinder to it.

More spoiling…

In Tom’s family, we all give stuff to the kids and the TomParents for Christmas, but among the siblings and siblings-in-law, we draw names. Among the many gifts I got from KT, who drew my name this year, this ornament which I posted about back in November sometime should be my favorite, and I do love it!

But I think my favorite has to be my Janet Jackson headset, because now I can have those hours-long phone conversations with Jim without tears over my strained neck. Yay!

Thanks, KT!