Celera's Cabin

The Cabin has Moved

Celera — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 18:49:00 -0700

I had so much fun working on this, that I got ambitious and moved over to my own site. You can see most of what's here, plus anything that's new, at www.celerascabin.com. See you there!

It's all good

Celera — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 15:16:00 -0800

Random thoughts for the day. Not sure if anyone really cares about my random thoughts, or why you would, but...there are a lot of people on the internet. So maybe, there is someone out there.

The Adoption Factor

Celera — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 21:55:00 -0800

So , I started writing about one thing, and this is what came up. After a couple of months off of writing about my childhood, I guess this was just what was ready. It's a difficult subject, fine for strangers and my really good friends. For those of you who know me, but not that well -- sorry.

Just a lull

Celera — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 08:30:00 -0800

OK, one thing I hate is when you find out that someone has finally updated their blog and it turns out that they were just updating it to say "sorry I haven't written anything lately." For god's sake, don't apologize, just write something!

So, sorry I haven't written anything lately. Some of you have even called to check up on me and to tell me to write more, which is really sweet. Actually spending more time with friends is one of the things I've been busy with, and ... in the last few weeks I've been particularly realizing what great friends I have. I've been very fortunate that way.

Anyway, I'm fine, I've just been busy with some other stuff. Also researching some things about blogs in general, how to change the look and layout and all that.

More soon, I promise.

Elaine

Celera — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 14:03:00 -0800

The real purpose for my trip to Minnesota was to visit my mother-in-law. I suppose this is no longer her correct title, since her son and I divorced many years ago. But she has been a part of my entire adult life, and of my son's lives, and when I heard that her illness was serious I had to visit....

Saturday Night

Celera — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 13:51:00 -0800

After 25 years or more, Bev turns out to be a bad influence after all.

Minnesota

Celera — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 13:26:00 -0800

A quick trip home reminds me of why I don't really like Southern California.

A Big Day for Mom

Celera — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 20:18:00 -0800

I have two great sons. Today was a very big day for one of them.

Real Parents

Celera — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 01:19:00 -0800

Who are my "real" parents?

Hansel and Gretel

Celera — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 11:38:00 -0800

A little bit about my adopted sister, who mostly got the worst of the craziness.

A Peace Symbol

Celera — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 10:37:00 -0800

A couple of things about freedom of speech and how easily we are offended.

The Obligatory Introduction

Celera — Sat, 25 Nov 2006 21:14:00 -0800

If you are reading this, you probably know me. So...Hi! If you don't know me, and have arrived through some other means, intentional or serendipitous ... Welcome! Here's just a little bit about me and what I'm doing here.

Thanksgiving

Celera — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 08:30:00 -0800

Thoughts on the one holiday I do like

The Day's News

Celera — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 07:53:00 -0800

A fresh perspective on what really matters.

More on Scrooge-i-ness. Well, not exactly.

Celera — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 21:10:00 -0800

What to get me for Christmas

Leaving Comments

Celera — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 09:40:00 -0800

Instructions for leaving comments, or subscribing to a blog.

Getting an early start on Scroog-i-ness

Celera — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 23:14:00 -0700

I really don't like the holidays. I guess that makes me a bad person. Fine.

Hooray for Weird Al

Celera — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 09:06:00 -0700

The internet isn't always bad for musicians...

The Amish

Celera — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 13:01:00 -0700

It doesn't help much to have the right ideas if you aren't prepared to act on them.

Religion, and two things I know.

Celera — Sun, 15 Oct 2006 21:47:00 -0700

After years of seeking for answers about God and faith, I know less than when I started. But I know these two things.

Awkward Age

Celera — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 10:54:00 -0700

Joe Jackson writes the soundtrack to my midlife crisis.

Fear and Champagne

Celera — Sat, 07 Oct 2006 17:03:00 -0700

The need for power, and how to make sure that your spouse never steps out of line. (No, you don't have to hit them. There's another way, and it's perfectly legal.)

How to break the cycle

Celera — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 22:51:00 -0700

We all want to do better than our parents did, in some way or other. Here's how.

Just a note for Bev

Celera — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 15:49:00 -0700

Our friends make our lives richer in so many ways. And we usually forget to tell them. At least, I do. So -- fixing one of those right now.

Do I seem self-absorbed to you?

Celera — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 17:50:00 -0700

Why I am writing so much lately about my childhood. In case you wondered.

Lessons

Celera — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 23:56:00 -0700

In which I learn many things, but bring disgrace on my family anyway.

On Being Adopted. Part One. The Good Part.

Celera — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 18:47:00 -0700

On being adopted, and telling your kids the truth. Please.

Something James made me think of

Celera — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:04:00 -0700

One of my friends wrote something that made me think about parents, and kids, and why it's so tough being young, and so tough being old.

On Losing Friends

Celera — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 13:10:00 -0700

How is it that we can be so close to someone for a while, and then just drift away?

Phonics

Celera — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 21:00:00 -0700

How I Learned to Read