01/06/11 8:48PM

We cross our bridges when we come to them and burn them behind us, with nothing to show for our progress except a memory of the smell of smoke, and a presumption that once our eyes watered.
- T. Stoppard

The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word 'crisis.' One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger - but recognize the opportunity.
- J. F. Kennedy

hmmmmm...so what you're saying is presumptive opportunism is the way to go?

by fullofgrace at 01/07/11 2:07AM
everything ok?

by whipsmile at 01/07/11 9:10AM
Oh, these were just two quotes that kinda hit me as I was musing about all of the changes of the last year. In case the news hasn't gotten all the way around yet, I'm no longer engaged, but I'm still here working in VA. My PhD apps are under full sail, with Chicago, New York, and Belfast being the top three contestants. There have been some difficult choices and surprising opportunities in my path, and I'm forging ahead with faith in God's plan!

by probablyreading at 01/08/11 7:43PM
Em i just wanted to tell you that i miss you! and i love you! and you're awesome! etc.

by chefbouardee at 03/18/11 8:00PM
Wow! I hope all goes well for you. It sounds like that though you have faced a disappointment, an adventure is ahead. You don't seem to check Pleonast often, but I enjoy when you write something. Take care! At least let us know your decision!

by theaunt at 04/06/11 8:29PM

Perhaps.

at 09/11/10 11:41AM

It is better to have a permanent income than to be fascinating.
- Oscar Wilde

...but I'm not completely convinced. Film musicology PhD applications, here I come!

____________________________________

Love,

~ER

g'luck!

by whipsmile at 09/11/10 12:05PM
Ok, I have to say that I didn't even know that film musicology was a degree one could obtain, much less that it was a PhD. Whoa. :)

by heidiw at 09/11/10 2:01PM
good grief. what school provides that as a Doctoral? i wish you the best, and many scholarships...

by chooselove at 09/11/10 4:37PM
send me a link to that degree...i have a friend that might be interested....
and keep us updated!
:)

by fullofgrace at 09/11/10 9:38PM
wow.

by tweedledee at 09/15/10 10:09PM
lol! You go, girl! I fizzled out on the PhD applications... and then moved to Texas with two rings on my finger instead.

by mayflower at 09/27/10 3:45PM

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Mary Poppins : the Banks...

Jean Passepartout : Phileas Fogg...

Edwin Jarvis : the Starks...

Nanny McPhee : the Browns...

Reginald Jeeves : Bertram Wilberforce Wooster...

::

Me : a certain R_____ family in a certain house in the Palisades.

That's what all parties involved are hoping for, at least!

~ER :)

you're a nanny!?
AWESOME.
Good luck and all that. :-)

by whipsmile at 07/23/10 9:43AM
Well, a nanny+personal assistant+housekeeper... I started this past Monday. It's hard work, but satisfying in a instant gratification kind of way.

by probablyreading at 07/23/10 12:23PM
How's it going so far?

by mayflower at 07/24/10 6:58PM
I have always enjoyed that kind of work... never had to do it full time tho'. Hope you are enjoying!

by tweedledee at 07/24/10 10:21PM

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at 05/20/10 11:39PM

I have recently acquired:

- a new degree.
(Brain 3.0-- official MA release!)

- a searing headache.
(Thanks, Iron Man 2...)

- a dress.
(Yes, that one.)

- a better understanding.
(Different fighting styles can be good.)

I am still in need of:

- a job.
(Or even just an interview... plz?)

- a lot of boxes.
(Amazing how many toiletries one gathers.)

- a wise heart.
(Trade in hindsight for foresight.)

- a venue.
(Suggestions welcome!)

___________________________________________

Much love,

~ER :)

hmmm. Yes, I understand the job part

by snoopy at 05/21/10 8:18AM
a certain dress? really? very cool
And good luck with the interview and job search. that is not an easy thing to go through these days.

by whipsmile at 05/21/10 9:46AM
Oh fun! It's nice to have THE dress checked off the list!

by tweedledee at 05/21/10 10:08AM
Good seeing you yesterday. Keep your chin up on the job front.

by disastermaster at 05/22/10 7:05AM
a venue: you should just get married on the steps of the lincoln memorial or something :P just show up, do it discreetly, make your guests stand, and then head off to some other fantastic place for a reception :P

by chooselove at 05/22/10 12:18PM
pictures of said dress? krazyqwilt@gmail.com I won't share them with anyone!

by krazyqwilt at 06/11/10 6:32PM
You posted on my wedding day! :) It was good to see you at the wedding! And to meet Joe!

Any updates on the job front?

by mayflower at 07/16/10 11:47AM

05/14/10 10:24PM

There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full.
--Henry Kissinger

One week from today, God willing, I will receive that singularly overpriced piece of faux parchment proclaiming me to be a Master of the Arts.

Which "arts" is really anybody's guess.

I prefer it that way.

______________________________

Love and laughter,

~ER 8)

CONGRATSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by mayflower at 05/14/10 10:40PM
Actually, you probably will receive a singularly fake piece of paper which will say, "Actual diploma will be mailed to you following final calculations of grades."

by mayflower at 05/14/10 10:41PM
AWESOME!! Congrats!!! :D:D:D

by saxaphonegirl at 05/14/10 10:42PM
YAY!!!!

by snoopy at 05/14/10 11:18PM
Wow! Congratulations!

by theaunt at 05/15/10 8:31AM
by fullofgrace at 05/15/10 10:30AM
fantastic!

by whipsmile at 05/15/10 10:36AM
you'd think they could at least use real parchment paper!

by chooselove at 05/15/10 1:16PM
WAhoo!

by tweedledee at 05/18/10 3:37PM
way to be a downer!

by laurar209 at 06/10/10 7:06PM
Love the quote. I think I'll stick on my fridge for this coming month. ;)

by laurar209 at 06/10/10 7:07PM

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