Manda recounts the business of the past few days, shares a few notes about music, and a couple other assorted thoughts.

Manda shares some thoughts on procrastination... and why nothing gets done around here.

Manda shares her aspirations for the coming new year, and hopes you'll aspire to do something important too.

Templeton the Gerbil Valentine’s Day 2009 – January 30, 2010 Admittedly it seems a little silly to leave a memorial for a gerbil, but I earnestly loved this little guy and he will be greatly missed. Sometimes even the tiniest creatures serve a bigger purpose - He made me smile when I was sad and helped me feel not so alone when I was. You will be missed, Templeton. We loved...

Manda is sad because her gerbil is sick, but happy about the snow.