Hec, do you happen to remember which compilation it was that included Bargain Store, and uh... something else that was clearly Dolly Parton?

Jolene? Coat of Many Colors?

The Best of Dolly Parton (1975).

I also like this compilation: Mission Chapel Memories - which has all those songs and more. This comp highlights her songwriting.

They're prepping Mom for surgery.

I'm much better this morning (except I'm tired and sore). And DH is now getting what we had. *sigh*

Cashmere, I'm so glad you're feeling better but sorry that DH is getting it now. You poor guys! This has not been a fun week.

Much ~ma headed towards your mom and the surgeons. Let us know how things go.

I just finished my "review" of the poetry slam I went to Friday night. I think it's pretty good. It's an open assignment...we could do it any time this semester. I'm glad to be getting it out of the way early on, 'cause I'm sure things will just keep getting crazier as the semester goes on.

Cashmere, your mom is in my thoughts and prayers, and so are you (and poor sick Christopher, and Owen too--just because he's Owenicious).

Did you get any sleep? Is your tummy all settled, now?

coffee

vw, you're smart to get that assignment out of the way, now. I think that might be the difference between going to school at 18, and going to school as an actual adult.

I think that might be the difference between going to school at 18, and going to school as an actual adult.

I totally agree. I've noticed a few other differences as well. One of them is my great desire for feedback...on everything that I do for school. I was telling this story to Hec yesterday. We handed in our first poetry assignments for creative writing about two weeks ago. Right before we handed them in one of my classmates told me that she hoped she got a check-plus and no comments from the professor, because she was sick of working on the poem and didn't want the feedback. I'm the complete opposite of that (although I was still thrilled to get a check-plus). Even if I decide not to revise a particular assignment, I can use that feedback on other things that I do later. I'm a feedback whore, really.

vw, I feel much the same way you do about feedback. I like to know what worked in a piece and what didn't. I'm always disappointed when feedback focuses on the mechanical aspects of things and doesn't go into what the reader liked/didn't like about the piece.

ION, today is a painting day! No temp work this week, which is nice since it's all snowy here this morning.

Go you with the painting, Anne! I hope you're able to get lots done.

Me too. I'm going to get dressed at 8:15, and start painting at 8:30. I'm going to try to make myself hold to a normal workday. It might not be all painting, though. I'll also be checking in at the board from time to time; just like I would at work.