You Either Love It or Hate It

A couple of weeks ago Hubby bought a memory foam pillow on impulse.  He clearly bought into their boldly advertised claim that this miracle product – developed for astronauts – would ensure him a more peaceful rest. The cashier’s warning that it would take up to 3 days to get used to it did not [...]

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‘Til the Fat Lady Sings – Part Two

After innocuous chit chat and mundane pleasantries like, “How’s it going” and “How’s school” – to which the responses were equally disinterested “Fine” and “Fine” – we got to the meat of the conversation.
I basically told him the same thing I told his Mom earlier in the day, “A lot of people blah, blah, blah [...]

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‘Til the Fat Lady Sings – Part One

I didn’t really expect things to end just because Nephew moved out.  I knew full well that in a way it was just the beginning.  I had, no matter how outwardly unwittingly and subconsciously invitingly, set precedent.
Today, Nephew’s doctor’s secretary called.  Apparently she was not notified that Nephew has moved back home, of which I [...]

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Intent and Sentiment

She wanted very much to confront her father with her doubts.
Not unused to the proud man’s nature of omission and vagueness, most particularly of matters pertaining to family history, the 38 years experience as his daughter was qualification enough to doubt the original claim.
“It belonged to my grandmother,” he said as he watched her eyes [...]

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Just Checking In

It’s been a great birthday!
Beyond the time spent with family and friends and the lovely gifts I received, the weather has been remarkably mild for late November.  No snow yet.  Some rain and cloud cover.  Even a few warm sunny days.
It’s very refreshing and makes me reluctant to get out the Christmas stuff just yet.
I’m [...]

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So Done With 37

Truthfully, this has been one sucky year and I couldn’t be happier to be having a birthday tomorrow.
I really need one.  I’m in desperate need of a marker, a designated “from here on out”, a proverbial point of reference. I couldn’t be more at ease with the idea of going to sleep tonight 37 years [...]

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Another Dead Deadline

Back in August I made a pact with myself that I would try to finish my novel by my birthday.  Well, with only 5 days to go and not a single word written in the 10 weeks that Nephew was here it looks like I’m going to have to concede failure on this one.
In a [...]

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And Just Like That

Nephew moved back home two days ago.
He went from having a phone conversation with his Mom one day, the first in the 10 weeks he’s been here, to having coffee with her the next and then he moved out 3 hours after that.
My head is still spinning.  Not that I don’t think it’s a good [...]

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Maturity Is Overrated

Ever feel like screaming yourself blue
Why is it that’s something we can’t do
Unless we’re two
It’s not like life gets easier
It’s not like life slows down
Age doesn’t prove that it’s better to wear a fake smile
Than it is to express an honest frown
So why can’t I tantrum and cry my eyes out
Why do I have to [...]

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In Tribute

I know that this is probably getting old but I don’t care.  I’m not yet done grieving and finding ways to celebrate Karmie, our beloved pet and friend.

Here she is with Darth, who is still with us, and you can just tell by the look on her face what her temper was like.

Hanging out wherever [...]

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