Been absent from the blog for a bit. I haven't had any inspiration. Not sure I have any today, either. Todd and I had an outing last weekend to support a high school friend who's fighting cancer. Cancer. What the fuck? When did we get old enough to have peers with cancer? I drank too … Continue reading Nothing Good Comes of It
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What? or, I Didn’t Hear That?
Another blessing of being middle-aged – hearing loss. I’m simultaneously being sarcastic, and serious. Most of the time I find it annoying, since people who inherently speak in lower tones will be speaking to the deaf if they’re talking to me. Here’s how you can tell when I’m not hearing you: I lean in slowly … Continue reading What? or, I Didn’t Hear That?
I’m Moving
Yes, it’s true. I am moving. I have an insatiable thirst for new experiences and I like changing things up. So this time, instead of rearranging the furniture or changing my hair color, I’m changing my blog. It’s time. New name, new place.I’d love for you to come with me. You can do it here.
Momma Forgot There’d Be Days Like These
Because you think you’re having a bad day… I had a meeting today at one of the college campuses where Todd works. Well, technically he doesn’t work at this campus. I’m doing some grant work and had a meeting about some Veteran Services initiatives that they’re working on. The meeting was at 12:30. Seeing as … Continue reading Momma Forgot There’d Be Days Like These
On the Island of F*d Up Dreams
Another night of interrupted sleep, and the dreams take me to places familiar and strange. Last night I made Coq au Vin for dinner, and it turned out so good that apparently my inflamed mind decided it was ripe for a dreamland dinner party. Only it didn’t start out as a dinner party. I cooked … Continue reading On the Island of F*d Up Dreams
It’s Valentine’s Day – Time to Shave and Cut Those Toenails
Valentine’s Day! The most anticipated celebration of love for those with high expectations and the most dreaded holiday for those whose expectations fell into a loveless abyss decades ago. For those anticipating – stay tuned. For those dreading, in the words of Jeff Probst – Go back to camp, I’ve got nothin’ for ya.Whether you’ve … Continue reading It’s Valentine’s Day – Time to Shave and Cut Those Toenails
Gloria
I recently visited Mom mom in “the home,” and we got to compare some notes on aging. Gloria is 90 years old and, holding steadfast to her earlier vanity, she’s the only one in her retirement building with brown hair. She is fit as a fiddle, all things considered. She stands tall and regal as … Continue reading Gloria
How Squirrels Kept Me Awake Last Night
I was up this morning between 4 and 5 checking Veruca’s blood sugar and, after a 403, decided a set change was imperative. Then – back to bed where I laid WIDE AWAKE – thinking about safe diabetes management in schools and what I could do about this nationally – and about legislation that needs … Continue reading How Squirrels Kept Me Awake Last Night
Conversations with Todd – Episode 1, 2016
Me: I love this – seeing the memories from years past. (Referring to the Facebook memories that come through every day.) Todd: What were you doing 25 years ago? Me: I don’t know, I didn’t have Facebook then.
There Are Few Things I Hate More Than Soggy Cereal
There are few things I hate more than dredging soggy cereal out of a bowl full of warm milk. These.I hate cleaning out the drain in the kitchen sink. I hate it! It grosses me out, little bits of discolored former food, cheese that somehow melted onto the strainer, soggy pieces of gag-worthy edible rejects. … Continue reading There Are Few Things I Hate More Than Soggy Cereal
The Tara Chronicles 