My Most Recent Blog Posts

Oppressive

Jennifer Shirk — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:39:30 -0400

MENTAL STATUS: "Disappointed". Tried to make time to write an article, couldn't, and missed the deadline. I could kick myself.

Oppressive: adj. 1. Weighing heavily on the senses or spirit.

2. (of weather) hot and humid

Going Digital?

Jennifer Shirk — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:41:56 -0400

IN THE NEWS: "See Below."

Wow. I must be bored. I so rarely "talk" about news. Normally, I usually just throw info out there and let people do with it what they want.

The Perfect Mother's Day Gift?

Jennifer Shirk — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:31:52 -0400

MENTAL STATUS: "Pleased". Getting a lot of writing done, Mother's Day is coming up, and we're going on vacation soon.

FAST DRAFT PROGRESS: 8 pages yesterday! Yeah, I know, still not goal, but don't be a Captain Bring Down on me.

Teacher Appreciation

Jennifer Shirk — Thu, 08 May 2008 07:42:41 -0400

IN THE NEWS: Illinois man orders custom beer-can coffin. Read more here.

What's for Dinner?

Jennifer Shirk — Tue, 06 May 2008 09:36:35 -0400

Fast Draft progress: Wrote 8 pages yesterday. Not my goal, exactly, but considering I felt like something that had been run over a few times, I'm pleased.

Idol Chat

Jennifer Shirk — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:20:37 -0400

And then there were five--

on American Idol, that is.

Gone Baby Gone?

Jennifer Shirk — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:17:50 -0400

Ok. Who watched American Idol last night? Was I the only one who actually felt sucker punched when they announced Michael Johns was going home.

Holy smokes, I could think of at least three that should have went before him.

**sigh**

Reader Sorbet

Jennifer Shirk — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:52:18 -0400

I write romance. I love to read romance. But sometimes I need a break--a little reading "sorbet", if you will. So I decided to read a thriller this time around: Heartsick by Chelsea Cain.

Dancing Bear

Jennifer Shirk — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:27:29 -0400

MENTAL STATUS: "Foggy". Had TWO birthday parties for the girlie this weekend. I'm tired. Nuff said.

St Patty's Day humor

Jennifer Shirk — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:27:41 -0400

I'm not Irish, but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy a cheap laugh at their expense. Sorry, this e-mail made me chuckle. Just a teeny bit. (Hey, I'm only human)

Paddy was driving down the street in a sweat because he had an important meeting and couldn't find a parking place.