http://www.thewils.net/ellen/blog/ en-us 2007-08-14T22:05:51-07:00 http://www.thewils.net/ellen/blog/archives/000382.html I looked out my bedroom window last night as I was getting ready for bed and saw the white-blue solar lights on my cone-colored fir in the garden below. Several people had asked me over the last few months, “Are... ellen 2007-08-14T22:05:51-07:00 http://www.thewils.net/ellen/blog/archives/000378.html I heard snuffling in the yard while I lay in bed last night trying to fall asleep. I thought it was someone crying or a sprinkler head failing to water somebody's lawn because it was clogged with dirt. I finally... Home ellen 2007-07-28T15:02:27-07:00 http://www.thewils.net/ellen/blog/archives/000372.html Eva passed away on Friday evening. It was peaceful and both Dave and I were there to be with her during this time. Our favorite vet, Katie Reece, was on hand, too, which made it more peaceful. Eva was 19... cats ellen 2007-06-27T12:44:53-07:00 http://www.thewils.net/ellen/blog/archives/000362.html My therapist interrupted me while I was describing my inability to get things done and told me that I had ADHD. I was startled. No one had ever suggested that before. I asked her why she thought that. She explained... Lifestyle ellen 2007-03-04T14:05:04-07:00 http://www.thewils.net/ellen/blog/archives/000361.html For Valentine’s Day this year, my husband served steaks and champagne and then, after dinner, we took a hot bubble bath together while he read to me. We hadn’t done this for a while, and it was perfect for a... Me & Dave ellen 2007-02-27T12:26:42-07:00 http://www.thewils.net/ellen/blog/archives/000351.html What does it take to get me out of the house in the morning? A quick shower and a cup of joe and go? No! A while back I read a book that said to do the most important thing... Lifestyle ellen 2006-08-09T11:33:32-07:00 http://www.thewils.net/ellen/blog/archives/000340.html Remember those days when you’d drive to the gas station and the attendant would fill ‘er up, check your oil and tire pressure, and clean your windows? Most of us reminisce about the good ol’ days when life wasn’t so... Lifestyle ellen 2006-06-26T15:23:29-07:00 http://www.thewils.net/ellen/blog/archives/000336.html Email has become a social piranha. It disrupts the social flow. Chain emails, Spam, Viruses, email programs that rudely delete important emails before you can read them. But email will always have a very warm place in my heart. It... ellen 2006-06-01T09:47:17-07:00 http://www.thewils.net/ellen/blog/archives/000322.html I did something very naughty this Christmas. I bought my husband a mystery box from Archie Mcphee. A mystery box is full of unknown gift items for a nominal fee. The idea is that you don’t know what you are... Me & Dave ellen 2006-03-07T12:07:05-07:00 http://www.thewils.net/ellen/blog/archives/000319.html [Note: All pics taken with the Canon 10D.] Another year has come and gone so quickly I can hardly believe it’s over. We spent a quiet Christmas and New Year’s at home reading, cooking, watching movies, playing scrabble, and playing... Lifestyle ellen 2006-01-18T15:13:08-07:00 http://www.thewils.net/ellen/blog/archives/000317.html I was experimenting with different antiperspirant deodorants because I was unhappy with the old powder from Mennen (Speed Stick for men – “fresh scent”). Even if I applied it after dressing I would leave a white, oily residue on the... Lifestyle ellen 2005-12-29T16:17:40-07:00 http://www.thewils.net/ellen/blog/archives/000315.html I woke up early this morning and noticed that the cat was not sleeping with me. I sensed that I had laid still for quite a while, subconsciously believing in my sleep that the heavy weight of Eva was still... cats ellen 2005-12-26T12:29:22-07:00 http://www.thewils.net/ellen/blog/archives/000308.html I love Halloween night when the trick-or-treaters come out in their costumes with their treat bags opened wide. I’ve loved Halloween ever since I was a kid and I was one of those costumed kids. I couldn’t wait to fill... Lifestyle ellen 2005-11-01T13:58:52-07:00 http://www.thewils.net/ellen/blog/archives/000307.html [Picture taken with Olympus C4000 digital] Some of you remember Zsa Zsa, our 17-year-old kitty. We said good bye to her this morning at the vet's. She was diagnosed with mast cell cancer almost 3 years ago, but she also... cats ellen 2005-11-01T11:40:28-07:00 http://www.thewils.net/ellen/blog/archives/000299.html My 17-year-old cat, Zsa Zsa, is quite sick, and I snuggle with her whenever I can. One thing I have noticed is that she is afraid of my toes. Most of my snuggling with the cats takes place in the... cats ellen 2005-09-26T17:13:03-07:00