Assignment One from “The Fiction Class”

Pam/ May 31, 2011/ Books

I’m reading “The Fiction Class”, a novel about a fiction writing teacher, her life, and her class. Included at the ends of each chapter about her classes are the assignments. I’ve done a few of the assignments along the way and they’ve been fun. Assignment One is to list five things you are obsessed with and write a paragraph about

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Caught!

Pam/ May 30, 2011/ Around Ann Arbor, Random Thoughts

Almost a week ago I spotted a ground hog in my front yard. When I asked him/her “Where do you think you’re going?” it went right under the front porch. I borrowed a live trap and so far I’ve caught a neighborhood cat and, yesterday, a young raccoon. At least I haven’t caught any skunks (so far)!

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Pam/ May 29, 2011/ Around Ann Arbor, Random Thoughts

I’m considering entering a 5K Run and Walk next weekend. The Dexter-Ann Arbor race is a big deal here with a LOT of runners. I’m a walker, not a fast one, and not competitive when it comes to physical activity. My walk goal for May was to walk 30 miles. And, with just two days left I’m shy about four

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