I am, no doubt, a list maker. I make lists when I travel, when I shop, when I stay at home and look for a job . . . yes, I make lists. I've had a list that I started while in Michigan of things…

But it's only been two days and who, realistically, is going to hire in the holiday season? Yeah, nobody! What a lousy time to be laid off! I still look and still apply and have already received my first rejection. Lovely.

I've never been a housewife-- NEVER!! Today, I picked up and dusted our bedroom (Brian will do the vacuuming on the weekend), changed the sheets, washed the sheets that I took off, and assorted other housewifely things. Tomorrow? The dining room and library! (Ordinarily, I'd…

Of the new job hunt. Oh, boy! I've reformatted my resume and sent it to some critics for their review. Looking for feedback soon and then I'll start posting and submitting to various locations around town and the internet. I'm also making up a brochure…

. . . being enjoyed! I went to Michigan (again-- third trip this year) to help be the hostess of my niece-in-law's baby shower. She's a beautiful young woman and pregnancy just adds to her beauty. We had a lot of fun at the shower…