Who can define just how we should feel when we lose someone, or for that matter, for how long? A loss is a loss; some deal with it differently than others, only showing the tears or hurt or sadness behind closed doors. Others (like me), wear our pain out in the open, as if by... Continue Reading →
Calls From One of My Brothers
I have numerous siblings from my blended family, but I only hear from one, my older brother "T". I am respecting the right to privacy by my family and friends, so I'll use pseudonyms when talking about them, unless they have departed, so "T" will be my big brother here. This morning, T and I... Continue Reading →
It’s Tuesday. No, It’s Thursday…
Somewhere in this week I lost a couple days. Looking back, I did not believe I'd been that busy but thinking about it, *sigh* yes, I have been. Easy to lose track of the days, I think, when I've got nowhere to be on any given day. A lot of busy work doesn't make it... Continue Reading →
An Evolving (Revolving?) Budget
It's almost midday now; I've watered the lawns and the garden, harvested another tomato and bell pepper, fixed breakfast, cleaned up the kitchen, handled a medical billing issue, and done a load of laundry. Now to deal with today's topic, Our Budget. Our finances are in lockdown. That means that we are not eating out... Continue Reading →
Tackling Things on My Own
Today I'm tackling house issues. One of the problems with having been so independent for so long is that it makes it difficult to ask for help. But if I do, then the "What if's" set in. What if they don't do it the same way? What if they don't make it a priority? What... Continue Reading →
Monday, Monday
It seems as if my thoughts, my day, and my life could be reflected in a song, and today's song lyrics are no exception. "Monday morning, you gave me no warning, of what was to be...." Today will be about catching up on all the things I put off this weekend so that I could... Continue Reading →
To Hermit, or Not to Hermit…
Today is one of those days where I simply want to take it easy. It has been a crazy few weeks, but I've gotten so much done that I want a breather before getting back into it. I can start up again tomorrow: laundry, writing, my part-time business, gardening, and meal-planning will all vie for... Continue Reading →
Vital Tools for A New Home
I've compiled a list of vital tools (and gifts) for a new home, based on my (lack of) experience: 1. A toolbox. This doesn't have to be fancy or huge.2. A hammer. You’d be surprised at just how often one of these simple tools comes in handy! Sometimes the heel of a shoe just doesn’t... Continue Reading →
Why I’ll Never Seek Out a Psychic
I've seen shows that involve psychics interacting with their audiences, and the hottest one out there right now talks to celebrities and broadcasts audience-based shows too. The working theme is that someone from beyond always steps forward and speaks through this medium to a family member who is always there, searching for answers. Not everyone... Continue Reading →
Was It A Dark and Stormy Night?
Just about every memory I've ever had about Snoopy started with him as a writer and the line of "It Was A Dark and Stormy Night..." Well Thursday night was such a night. We got a warning on our phones that a severe thunderstorm was headed our way, and it got to us, four hours... Continue Reading →
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