9.30.05

Just an update on my reading for the Readers' Advisory class.

Have finished:

A Long Way Down by Nick Hornby
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Blue Moon by Lori Handeland
Camouflage by Joe Haldeman
The Way of the Coyote by Elmer Kelton
Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris (actually had to listen to it in audiobook format)

Currently reading:

Armageddon: The Cosmic Battle of the Ages by Tim LeHaye
Legends II : New Short Novels by the Masters of Modern Fantasy

9.15.05 #2

Zero Pictures 009
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and another.

9.15.05

Zero Pictures 007
Originally uploaded by athrahans.

There have been requests for more Zero pics, so here you go.

9.13.05

This was too weird.

I was at the Bohemian Beer Garden, a cool little outdoor BBQ/bar place here in my neighborhood in Queens.
I turned around and saw Ms. Strickland (my junior high/high school gym coach) sitting a few tables away. I leaned over to Micah and said, "I can't believe this. I think my high school gym coach is here."

I thought maybe it was just someone who looked like her, but I couldn't stop myself from making sure. I walked over to the table and said, "Meg?" It was her. Can you believe it?

Here are some reasons why this is weird:
1) This is a city of 8 million people.
2) She was in Queens, which isn't exactly a tourist attraction.
3) She was in my neighborhood, Astoria.
4) She was in the beer garden with about 400 other people.
5) She is from Alabama.
6) She is from NORTHSIDE High School in Northport, AL, and was my gym coach!!!!!

Too strange.

9.1.05

My thoughts are with all those affected by Hurricane Katrina. I cannot imagine what you are all going through.

My friend J. in Mobile is doing okay. I spoke with her yesterday. She has no power and water is running down her apartment walls. Right now, she is staying with friends who are not as close to the bay. Who knows when she will be able to get back to her apartment and work. She was lucky, but is still in shock.