Approaching the finish line

by Shana Norris // November 28, 2006 // Comments off

I considered taking my laptop to Florida with me so I could write during the ride there and back, but at the last minute decided not to. I really didn’t want to have to keep an eye on the thing... Continue reading →

There and back

by Shana Norris // November 27, 2006 // Comments off

I’m back from a long weekend of going to Florida and back in three days. If you’ve never ridden 13-14 hours in a car with a seven-year-old I don’t recommend it. He wasn’t really that bad, only had one tantrum,... Continue reading →

Thankful

by Shana Norris // November 22, 2006 // Comments off

I’ve always loved Thanksgiving. I think this is because of my grandpa’s banana pudding and candied yams. Yum! Okay, it’s not all about the food. I have a large extended family on both my mom and my dad’s side, with... Continue reading →

Close to crashing

by Shana Norris // November 20, 2006 // Comments off

I like doing NaNoWriMo and getting that push to get a story out of my head in 30 days, but this is the time during November when I start feeling like I need a break. The story is going really... Continue reading →

Protected: Haley Pictures!

by Shana Norris // November 18, 2006 // Comments off

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Choices

by Shana Norris // November 18, 2006 // Comments off

My grandparents had talked about going to Florida this weekend to see my niece, but decided instead to wait until next weekend, leaving the day after Thanksgiving. I’ve asked for that Friday off so I’ll get to go with them.... Continue reading →

Niece watch: She’s here!

by Shana Norris // November 16, 2006 // Comments off

My first niece, Haley Morgan, was born this afternoon around 1:30. She weighs 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and has a headful of blonde hair that my mom says looks like it’s going to be curly. My mom has curly hair... Continue reading →

Protected: Back to revisions

by Shana Norris // November 16, 2006 // Comments off

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Niece Watch: Today or tomorrow or…?

by Shana Norris // November 15, 2006 // Comments off

Today is my sister’s due date. My mom just called me and said the doctor came into the room and announced, “Today seems like a good day to have a baby.” They’re going to start inducing labor tonight. So maybe... Continue reading →

Naughty or nice?

by Shana Norris // November 14, 2006 // Comments off

Dear Santa… Dear Santa, This year I’ve been busy! In March I ruled Canada as a cruel and heartless dictator (-700 points). In September I put gum in whiskersink‘s hair (-12 points). In October I didn’t flush (-1 points). In... Continue reading →