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To give, to receive
goal: to give without keeping score. to receive without feeling guilty
May 29, 2025
Essential holiday viewing
Our essential holiday viewing Movies we’ll actually watch Fantastic Mr Fox A Town Called Panic Die Hard Howl’s Moving Castle Nightmare Before
December 20, 2024
The holiday food gig
Braved the pre-Thanksgiving crowds at Costco to pick up mac and cheese, pie, dip and chips, and wine. I have made a lot of wrong moves in life but
November 25, 2024
Note to self
Cancel more things. Just nope right out. Free up your time, save your energy, do less, say No more often, it’s okay, you don’t have to
November 20, 2024
Good news bad news
The good news is when the battery died I was literally a block from home. And my mechanic’s quick and less than a mile away. The bad news is it’s
November 18, 2024
Wrestling season schedule
Wrestling season started today so I hope y’all are ready for Saturdays with a stream of constant random updates and photos and commentary on
November 12, 2024
Community exists where you build it
Last night was D&D night. We had a battle ahead, but instead of jumping in we started talking… and spent the whole session that way. Two players
November 8, 2024
Dystopia comes with endless form-filling
I try not to post things that are only me complaining but I am about to do that right now. I’m registering my child for pre-college tests. ACT? Have
November 5, 2024
Vote
I’ve seen posts about “they will come for you” eg first it’s this group then that group then the other group etc. True! We can sum it up by saying:
November 4, 2024
Polling place
(library 📚🧡) was busy, with people circling the lot to park as others left. One lady asked if we were leaving, so I waved her in the
November 1, 2024
Amen
i hope every single person who clapped for that dumbass at the latest racist rally gets hit by a thousand chanclas, amen
October 28, 2024
Running numbers
A real shit run this morning. slept terribly, felt exhausted, strava wouldn’t open, legs like lead, etc. Ended up walking, mostly. Still, good
October 25, 2024
The little voice
the little voice in my head telling me I could lay down for a little nap and then get up and finish my work is not to be trusted, i just have to
October 25, 2024
I feel like
I can be a badass woman who don’t need no man (or any person good with tools) but it just took a long time to put that bed frame
October 24, 2024
omglol discord
Currently hanging in the omg.lol co-working discord where there’s some streaming + chatting about something to do with email and it’s like when I
October 17, 2024
One of these things is not like the other
Trying this mushroom coffee I forgot I had, reaching the same conclusion as before: Lo, the mushroom cannot replace the coffee bean. It hath been
October 17, 2024
Extra bits in my coffee no thanks
Just noticed that the one coffee travel mug I’ve been using exclusively for the last 6 weeks is flaking off bits of… something…? on the inside. The
October 15, 2024
Moving twice in one summer, complete
I am delighted to report that the Moving Twice in One Summer project is now completed. All the things have been moved. It’s all in shambles disarray
October 13, 2024
They love it
I am certainly no expert at parenting but I can tell you without a doubt one thing my four teens really love and appreciate about me (as a person
October 11, 2024
Things to do or not do
Things I need to do: 1) Pack. Things I don’t want to do: 1) Pack
October 10, 2024
Ah football weather
First half: sweating as the blazing sun shines directly on my face and 127 new freckles appear on my blistering forehead
October 8, 2024
The good life
today: my 18yo texted that she misses me my 16yo taught me some new slang (I forgot it already) my 15yo said he’s impressed w/ how I keep things
October 2, 2024
Dancing at the standing desk
One of the things I love most about working from home is nobody makes fun of my moves when I’m dancing at the standing desk
September 30, 2024
Vat of soup season
Feels like time to make a vat of soup
September 29, 2024
I am filled with great joy
OMG A FLOOD OF GUESTBOOK SIGNINGS I AM FILLED WITH GREAT JOY also I made my blog title pretty with CSS (i am basically an internet wizard now)
September 27, 2024
Moved to Pika
HEY FRIENDS I just moved my blog to Pika! Come see! omg it’s so great! ALSO sign my guestbook please IT BRINGS ME GREAT JOY. ⮕ anniemueller.com
September 26, 2024
Making baked apples
the way I remember my Mom making them. We’ll see if they taste as good as I remember, too
September 22, 2024
Just canceled
~ $70 of subscriptions. That felt really good
September 22, 2024
A form of cowardice
Mocking enthusiasm is such a shitty form of cowardice
September 21, 2024
Home feels complete
Mara’s back for the weekend 💜 Home feels complete
September 14, 2024
Moving (again) timeline
Just got a timeline: Our apartment remodel should be done Oct 1, move back in Oct 4-5 weekend. Faster than I thought, which is great! but I’m not
September 13, 2024
concepts of a plan
I HAVE CONCEPTS OF A PLAN
September 11, 2024
A few delightful things
About to start playing Cult of the Lamb co-op with one of my best friends Just spent 5 hours making pickled things with
September 1, 2024
Estrogen, powerful stuff
I’ve been menopausal for almost 7 years now, have read lots of books and done lots of research on dealing with what that means, staying healthy, etc
August 30, 2024
Some memories are crystal clear
I’ve always thought it odd how I have some memories that are crystal clear, and so many large portions of my past life that are gone, escaped from
August 27, 2024
Kids are back to school
today: M is 2 hours away starting college. R is a senior in high school. Z is a sophomore. And L is in 7th grade. TIME IT
August 20, 2024
Community community community
Community, community, community. So many questions keep leading me back to this same answer
July 12, 2024
Dying throes
of a colonizing empire sure are ugly
June 28, 2024
Observed while driving
L to school: A young woman walking her dog. She keeps glancing at her dog with this sweet, satisfied half-smile like she’s
May 16, 2024
Eclipse
I was a little bummed all the kids would be seeing the eclipse at school (and not at home with me). Then 2 of mine came down with the flu this
April 8, 2024
Milestone - First big post-divorce trip with the kids
In 10 days, I’m taking the kids to Puerto Rico for a long week of vacation. I’m so excited to relax at our favorite beaches, visit friends, and do
March 7, 2024
Older music
just overheard Lauryn Hill and Amy Winehouse referred to as OLDER MUSIC so anyway bye I’m gonna go dig my own grave and lie down in it
March 4, 2024
Car book
Does anybody else have a “car book”? Just a book… that stays in your car… There when you’re waiting for a few minutes and need something to read.
March 2, 2024
Beverage rotation
coffee in the morning, tea in the afternoon
February 28, 2024
Pros, cons
Sick kids last week brought home a virus. I have it now. Cons: sickness, feel gross, achy, can’t focus, exhausted Pros: guess I’ll have to binge
February 26, 2024
Baby potatoes
is there anything on earth better than a pan of tiny baby potatoes tossed in olive oil and herbs and sea salt and maybe a little parmesan and lemon
February 24, 2024
Regret
Today my kiddo went to the gym with me — he’s 14, a wrestler, used to doing pretty intense workouts. He pushes me to try a little more, go a little
February 23, 2024
hashtag blessed
Every day I wake up and thank God that I did not have access to social media or dating apps in my teen years or early adulthood
February 16, 2024
True romance
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, I…. Got my taxes done. 😍😅Me and the IRS, a love story I never expected. Meet cute at HR Block. Think I’ll buy myself
February 15, 2024
Fargo
📺 Fargo - Season 1 A goddamn delight
February 14, 2024
Three options
3 options when dealing with a problem: Accept it. It is what it is. Out of your control. Quit resisting it, then. You’re wasting energy. Take
December 18, 2023
Things my boss says
2 good reminders from my boss, on a team call yesterday: “What we don’t do matters as much as what we do.” “Often what helps isn’t adding more
December 6, 2023
Wrestling
Just spent 7 hours at a wrestling meet. This sports-parenting stuff is something. There was a wrestler on an opposing team who didn’t have legs. No
December 2, 2023
Just a bunch of little things stacked up
Life is just a bunch of little things stacked up. Early mornings, fresh coffee, fresh air, movement, satisfying work, time for writing, good food,
November 14, 2023
Praying to all the gods
Kept one child home from school today: fever, stomach unwell. Second child called for a pickup with the same symptoms. En route, third child texted
October 30, 2023
Moments and days
Today was a 10/10 day and I’m just kind of dumbfounded and delighted with my own life right now. Nothing new or dramatic. Just putting little bits
October 13, 2023
Bad at estimating
I have been tracking my working time lately (ie how much time spent on x task or z project) and lemme tell you, I am really bad at estimating how
September 21, 2023
So much teenage angst
I have a good relationship with my teens and we’ve worked hard to establish good honest respectful communication and that’s all wonderful and I’m
September 19, 2023
This is not optimal
Look, it’s ridiculous that we send people to space and have nanotechnology in our homes but if I want to know how healthy my boobs are I have to
September 19, 2023
When you realize you have made it to a place that seemed unattainable
Sitting on my balcony, glass of wine and a good book, peace in my heart, gratitude for what is and acceptance of what isn’t. Three years ago my life
September 6, 2023
Long weekend, no plans
I am so ready for the long weekend. We have no plans and I’m doing my best to keep it that way. The kids are glad to be back at school/around
September 1, 2023
Not hustle but rest
There’s a writing project I’ve been very slowly working on for a while, and stuck on how to approach some of it, and last night the solution kinda
August 26, 2023
The air is soup
Not a light broth but heavy thick soup. Almost a stew really. I didn’t feel like I was running this morning, more like swimming
August 23, 2023
Would definitely die without work flexibility
How do single parents without a flexible job do it? This week is chock-full of (mostly) mandatory back-to-school stuff. I either have to be present
August 9, 2023
The years are so short
Just dropped my youngest off for middle school orientation. Youngest. Middle school. My oldest is a senior this year. The days are long but the
August 8, 2023
Mieville live reading
I don’t know much about Miéville other than his fictional work and haven’t read his piece on the Communist Manifesto. Intrigued to listen to this
August 3, 2023
Bookmarks as life history
Going over my Pocket export file. I’ve used Pocket copiously since it was released in 2015 until 2021 (concurrently w Pinboard, no idea why I used
August 2, 2023
Adirondack
adirondack chairs are the man-spreaders of the chair world
August 1, 2023
Malicious
okay so today I am learning what to do about a malicious redirect, exciting
July 26, 2023
Running haiku
🏃♀️a running haiku Fresh legs, morning sun The day unfolds like a feast I breathe my way home
July 10, 2023
I can't believe I went this long without one
External monitor. I can’t believe I have operated without one for so long. EVERYTHING IS SO BIG I CAN SEE SO MUCH MY EYES LOVE ME THE INTERNET IS
May 21, 2023
MarsEdit helpful guide from Miraz
First post straight from MarsEdit thanks to the helpful guide by @miraz. 🥳 It’s so fun to use
May 21, 2023
What will this be like?
For the last 20 years I have worked solely from my laptop. Freelance writing assignments, research, interviews, product testing for technical
May 18, 2023
Not perfect but progress
Since 2020 I’ve been digging my way out of a deep financial hole and trying to build stability for myself and my kids. Today I picked up my car
May 10, 2023
Optimize for delight
More fun than efficiency
May 3, 2023
Trying fasted workouts
Doing fasted workouts all week to see how I like it. Took a 3.5 mile walk this morning, and just finished an intense HIIT/boxing 60min workout. Will
April 10, 2023
Busy fun weekend
Zeke turned 14, so he had friends for a sleepover and then a skatepark birthday party. Lots of middle school boys, lots of fun, lots of noise. After
April 9, 2023
Grieving for myself
It’s been a long week. A long couple of weeks, but this one… I’m just glad it’s over. Last week I held my routine together pretty well but this week
March 4, 2023
Stuck in the Toronto airport
for the evening, it seems. Ah well. At least I have books. And chocolate
February 26, 2023
Two teenage drivers in the family
Took my second oldest child to get his permit last week… so, now have two teenage drivers in the family. My heart rate is almost as high as my
February 23, 2023
The Last of Us
📺 Just watched The Last of Us. So, I’ll just be sitting here in silence processing for a few hours
February 5, 2023
Camaraderie, creativity, killing trolls
🎲 Fantastic D&D session tonight. We all showed up a little tired. Two of our party reeling from heavy burdens in ‘real life.’ We showed up, though.
February 3, 2023
Easy cooking
I love dishes that easily combine with or turn into other dishes. Ex: a very simple Lemony broccoli salad. We ate it as a side one night. Leftovers
January 30, 2023
The process of going somewhere
✈️ At some point perhaps I’ll be more jaded as a traveler, but I still love both being in new/different places and the process of getting there.
January 19, 2023
A good change
An odd, poignant moment this morning. I have a bad cold. (Thanks, kids!) Took cold meds last night to sleep, knowing they’d knock me out past my
January 10, 2023
Less, fewer, lighter, easier
My new year’s resolution is less, fewer, lighter, easier. Have less, hold fewer, be lighter, make easier. As a motto for the year, I’m adopting this
January 3, 2023
When good things happen
when glory arrives, when love comes through, when gifts are given, when a beautiful moment reveals itself: Knowing I don’t
January 3, 2023
A good slide into the new year
My colleague and friend in Zurich taught me the phrase Guten Rutsch: It translates to “good slide,” and funny enough, it’s completely senseless.
January 1, 2023
Dinner
Putting groceries away and found the brie, apricot preserves, and pastry I bought to make baked brie on Christmas day. Forgot about it. So that’s
December 29, 2022
omglol
Who’s on omg.lol? I know I’ve seen people sharing theirs, but I didn’t bookmark them. Now I have time to play around and want some inspiration
December 28, 2022
Quiet so far
First time in 16 years I haven’t been waked up by excited kids on Christmas morning. Guess the youngest is officially past the auto-wake mode.
December 25, 2022
Wipeout
Today’s morning run: I provided a little morning amusement for commuters by tripping on a gap in the sidewalk and wiping out. Caught myself with one
December 19, 2022
Journaling
The longest-standing habit of my life is journaling. I started keeping a diary when I was 10 or 11. It was sporadic, but solidified as a habit when
November 25, 2022
Ice, baby
I don’t know why this memory just popped up. Living in Puerto Rico after hurricane Maria, there was almost no ice to be found anywhere. One day I
November 21, 2022
It was a simile
This parenting moment: Going to kiss my 11yo goodnight. She’s writing in her diary. “Mom, you’re a writer. Can you help? Is this a personification
November 16, 2022
Mocking what we cannot avoid
A dark sense of humor is useful. Praise be for mocking what we cannot avoid as a coping mechanism
November 11, 2022
License to relax
Love the way being with old friends gives you license to relax into your silliest self
November 4, 2022
Envy
When I feel envy, the heart of it is usually admiration combined with a fear that I am falling short and will never be able to reach whatever
November 4, 2022
Useful phrase
“I don’t need to have an opinion about that.” One of the best things I’ve learned how to say
November 3, 2022
Down with fascism
🇺🇸 Voted! Down with fascism and people who don’t respect women
November 2, 2022
Hmmm
I have been using Wordpress forever but I violently hate the block editor and the kind of fussy/bloaty way WP feels now. Gotta make a switch
November 2, 2022
Oddball feast
Didn’t have time to grocery shop this weekend so tonight’s dinner will be an oddball feast of frozen pizza, olives, and whatever leftovers are still
November 2, 2022
Some days are full of murky feelings
Started off meeting one of my best friends for coffee. We try to do this every couple of weeks and it ends up being every month or two, because
November 1, 2022
Cunk on earth
Cunk on Earth is giving me life
October 31, 2022
Where is the co in coparenting
I’m going on a trip with a friend next week. My first time being away from the kids since separating from ex (2 years ago, wow. Time. It does go on,
October 30, 2022
Hell yeah
IT’S D&D NIGHT 🎉
October 27, 2022
What matters most
Our inward power, when it obeys nature, reacts to events by accommodating itself to what it faces—to what is possible. It needs no specific
February 22, 2021
Running progress
I ran 4 miles in ~42 minutes this morning which felt really, really good. I started running in May and my goal for the end of August was 3 miles.
August 21, 2019
daily summertime log, PR edition
ITEMS FOR A DAILY LOG, SUMMERTIME IN PUERTO RICO EDITION: +number of mosquitoes slapped +number of mosquito bites accumulated +number of times I
August 2, 2019
Flow > hustle
It’s not about the hustle. It’s about the flow
May 29, 2019
Eternal reads
Anybody have some of those eternal-reads going? I mean, books you have been reading for a long time. You dip in and out. They sit by your bed or on
April 24, 2019
For the new year
My favorite poem from Tagore, for our new year: I thought that my voyage had come to its end at the last limit of my power,—that the path before me
January 2, 2019
Habitats
💟 [06 January 2013] Mara: “We live in a habitat.” Me: “Yes, okay, what’s our habitat?” Mara: “A house!” Me: “Yup.” Mara: “Everybody lives in a
January 6, 2013
What is wong wif dat boy
💟 [01 November 2011] Me: “Zeke, go get a tissue and wipe your nose.” Zeke: “Nooo. Wanna plaaaaaay.” Me: “Zeke. Go get a tissue. Then you can play.”
November 2, 2011