Eraser

Last week I bought a paper shredder. I've been meaning to do this for quite a while since I'm preparing to sort through all of my old journals and diaries that I have boxed up in the basement. Everyone always says that journaling is a wonderful hobby and that it helps you sort through your thoughts by getting all your emotions out on paper. However, nobody ever tells a fourteen-year-old that while keeping a journal may be therapeutic, you may also want to punch yourself in the face a decade later upon re-reading all of your whiny, suburban, teenange ANGST.

Plus, if I ever decide to run for president I should eliminate all incriminating evidence that may tarnish my squeaky clean image, right? But then that would include deleting this page as well so I guess public office is out for me.

I've been thinking for a while that I would be horrified if years from now either Juli or Ava stumbled upon an old diary of mine and proceeded to use my own words against me. I thought at first that I should burn the darn books but since I don't have a fireplace a shredder will have to do. Hey, it cross cuts! I'm planning on scanning in a few pages for nostalgias sake but omigid the bulk of it is really, really bad. Part of me wishes I could cut my teenage self some more slack but the other part just doesn't want my grandchildren laughing at what a weenie I was.

Cleaning House (AGAIN) TLC-Style

Jason has decided to let me help him Clean Sweep his basement storage area today.

Wish us luck! We need it.

What the World Needs Now is Love, Sweet Love

Anti-Gay Church Protests at Soldiers’ Funerals: Everyone's favorite bigot, Fred Phelps is at it again, claiming that God is punishing American soldiers for defending a country that harbors gays.

Ann Coulter claims New Yorkers would "immediatley surrender" to terrorists, conveniently forgetting the fact that they actually were attacked and I don't remember anyone lying down and surrendering.

Ok, I actually like this next one a lot. Jon Stewart redeems himself after his softball interview with Rick Santorum. Here's a link to a video from Thursday's show where he talks with Christopher Hitchens.

Have I Mentioned How Much I Love Being Married?

August, 1997:




August, 2005: And we still like each other!








Juliana took these photos. You may notice that Jason finally cut his hair! He has not, however, gotten rid of that darn SPAM t-shirt yet. Maybe in eight more years.


Speaking of Juliana, my baby started kindergarten today!

Me and My Little Flower Girl

Juliana and Me


Originally uploaded by Tracey Gessner.

I've started a gallery on Flickr of photos from the wedding last weekend. I only have four pictures up right now but hopefully I will be adding more tonight and tomorrow...

Alan Ball is My Hero

I'm going to post about the wedding and the birthday party. I really am. But this morning I'm still sitting here thinking about the final episode of Six Feet Under that aired last night. This show has been ripping my heart out and stomping on it for the past three weeks and last night it completley wiped me out, it was so good. I don't want to spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen it yet but the words in the promo photo for this season below suddenly made total sense. I felt pretty sad and empty after Buffy went off the air but this show really scraped out my insides. In a good way. Plus, who out there was probing my brain when they created Claire's character?

Two Crazy Kids

Today: Dan and Michelle's wedding

Sunday: Juli's birthday party

Wheee!

Michelle and Dan


Originally uploaded by Tracey Gessner.

Oh, and have I mentioned it is our 8th wedding anniversary on Wednesday? Plus: THE START OF KINDERGARTEN. Life is good.