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Christine Eclavea Mercer

Character Map and Disappearing Gmail

Just in case anybody ever wanted to use my asus, I think I have now rendered it completely unfriendly to others. Not on purpose. But it has worked out that way. I have both an English and French dictionary installed. And have added about a dozen different html and writing add-ons for Firefox. Today, I [...]

Nivea and Turning 40

In 2010, I will turn 40. I spent my twenties educating myself, growing up, working, and traveling. I did much of it badly. At 27, it finally occurred to me that if I ever wished to procreate I should find myself attracted to nice men, instead of the bad boys of my youth.  Else I [...]

New York NY

Going to New York was a mess for my schedule.  I loved seeing my old friend get married, meeting her new hubby and children, and seeing her parents and other friends.  I was also thrilled because this was the first wedding in ages that I have been able to attend.  It seems a lot of [...]

Playdate for Mom

I was in a funk yesterday and could not get out.  I did not want to get out of bed.  And I felt blue all day.  Nothing terrible happened.  I just felt yuk. Today was much better.  A friend came over and we had a mommy playdate.  I say a mommy playdate because we did [...]

Cleaning House

My Ex once told me that my mood is directly related to how clean the house is.  It was true then.  And it is true now. I felt a mess all weekend.  First, the house was a wreck.  Second, I woke up Saturday with that light show that signals a migraine.  I managed to stave [...]