Semi-Daily Scribbles

SEOUL, South Korea – North Korea's Kim Jong Il made his elusive youngest son a
four-star general in a major promotion seen Tuesday as confirmation that he is
slated to become the country's next leader.

via news.yahoo.com

There is probably little hope that a dynastic succession in North Korea will alleviate the suffering of its citizens. Even a slight thaw in diplomatic relations could make humanitarian aid a possibility, even a priority. And what about the nukes? It's true that disarmament begins at home. Charity, too, for that matter. But bringing stability to a tense and desperate situation can only benefit humanity. I hope we're given a chance to take those many small steps toward understanding…and toward peace.

Rain is a lucky sign on one’s wedding day. A few drops fell as my husband and I tied the knot (although I recall more dust and debris raining down on us that wind swept day in Vegas.) We get to attend a wedding today and the weather is calling for thunderstorms. Lightning has already lit up the gray morning sky. Not a particularly good mix for ladies in fancy dresses, so I hope we all make it to the church on time. Safe and dry.

Much more than a simple ebook resource, Girlebooks aims to make classic and
contemporary works by female writers available to a large audience through the
ebook medium.

via girlebooks.com

So many wonderful titles! What to choose? "The Gals" have a lot to write about, and I need more hours in the day to read their stories. It's a comforting thought to know these ebooks are close at hand waiting to be enjoyed.

was this manic, I can hardly wait for Friday. One of those days where people took leave of their senses (left behind on the breakfast table, no doubt), and chaos reigned supreme. Everyone wanted something as I wrestled to keep my head screwed on. I felt as though my cranium would up and take flight. I’m not even sure what I accomplished today, other than chasing my tail. For now, it’s a little supper and a chapter or two before I worry about tackling Tuesday.

  The rattling of nerves and an addled brain keep nervous time with the wind and rain. There’s only one antidote to quell my restless spirit; a day lost in pleasant sounds and dispatches from home.

Looking in on the ordinary. But with the right frame of mind and the light cast just right, a universe reveals itself.