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I DO care, but I may not MIND
Years ago, I was married to a guy who had children from a previous marriage. I had two of my own and both sets of children were comparing notes one day. I overheard my daughter telling her new stepsister that she had chores to do. My daughter: My mom makes me make my bed every… Read more
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At the Hairdresser’s (not really)
Hubbin is coloring my hair at home – for the record, he does a great job at applying color, and I’m reacting as if he’s my hairdresser, one I’ve not seen in ages. “So, here’s what’s been going on since the last time I sat in your chair,” I remark. He laughs but I’m more… Read more
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Another Rainy Day in Oklahoma
Yesterday morning it rained and Hubbin brought me my first cup of the day, before I opened my second eye; I cannot remember the last time I’ve had that luxury. This will add to the list of just why I love rainy days, “coffee in bed” is now on my list. This morning I’m reflecting… Read more
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Helping Hands
I have been helping out whenever needed, and most recently, I helped out family, but injured my back (and tail bone) in the process. This morning I sit here uncomfortably and feel like a slacker because I cannot help anyone due to having to recuperate. I am frustrated and whiney and thinking that I should… Read more
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Elton John – “Your Song”
Today I watched an old Christmas video of Elton John’s regression through his life and career, back to his childhood and his first piano. I don’t know if that was truly how he rolled into the greatness he is today, but I’d like to think so, and I want to give a nod to my… Read more
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Stuck in a Loop – An Insurance Billing Nightmare
I went to the lab for annual blood work last year and the billing/insurance payment is still not resolved. The doctor’s office coded the bill incorrectly, the billing department submitted it to the insurance, who, based upon the submitted billing codes, refused to pay it. I got involved in this mess in February because there… Read more