Sturm und Drang

Like the photo? My brother took that. It's one of my favorites because everytime I see it, I always think of Marnie: "No, I do not know anyone named Frank Abernathy. I have never known anyone named Frank Abernathy." My brother does his best work in black and white. You can read about him here.

So I'm going to be alone for Easter vacation. Tara and my folks are going to San Antonio to see Rob, Myung and Evan. Dylan and I are stuck here....sooooo, we are going up to New York again to see Ang and Bailey.

Decided that my persuasive speech topic will be the importance of having a will, since I can speak from personal experience. The majority of my classroom are young marrieds, and I can guarantee you not one couple has a will, because they thought exactly like Jim and I did--when you're young, you're invincible. This speech has to include a PowerPoint presentation. I'm really looking forward to this one.

Since trying to withdraw from Effexor XR--my shrink put me on just plain Effexor, 25 mg., and believe it or not, I am faring better on this than on the extended release!! I'm still having trouble sleeping, but I am afraid--and so is my shrink--or prescribing anything stronger than a high-octane form of melatonin because of cross-addiction. However, now that spring is here and I can get out there and work the earth, I'll go to bed exhausted at night and the problem will resolve itself.

There was a beautiful ring around the waxing moon last night. I know that means it's harbinger of storm, but it was so eerily beautiful.