First point of business: I recently “upgraded” to an iPhone. Todd has had one for a few years now, kept insisting I should switch, but just like changing my driver’s license from PA to Maryland I resisted all the way. That is to say, I resisted until it became necessary to do something about it. … Continue reading Where I’ve Been – May Retrospective
An Uncommon Day Out
My return from vacation was not uneventful. Neph was still here when we arrived and NGF (new girlfriend) arrived soon after. They stayed until sometime Saturday, during which time Neph learned that his 90-year-old grandmother had passed away. But, before we get to that, I would like to mention that he prepared some sort of … Continue reading An Uncommon Day Out
Ocean City, Again
Where have I been? There are at least three posts you missed. Wait! Don’t look back. They’re not there, because they’re still in here *taps side of head*. I’ll get them out eventually. Maybe. We just returned from the annual Maryland State Firefighters Association (MSFA) conference. I’ve been piggybacking on this work trip for the … Continue reading Ocean City, Again
The Bowler and the Shopper
Yeah, it’s tournament season. As in, BOWLING tournament. He had one last weekend in Lancaster at Dutch Lanes on Sunday. We left the house at 10:30 a.m. because he wanted plenty of time to drive and “assess” the “lane conditions” before it started … at 1:00. One should know that Lancaster is a mere 45-50 … Continue reading The Bowler and the Shopper
It’s the Little Things
Monday morning Todd had an appointment with a “Pain Management” doctor, the same practice where I had been several years ago after my car accident and my spine doc sent me there. I might have written about it (and forgive me for not checking if I did) since I was colossally pissed that they asked … Continue reading It’s the Little Things
Hodgepodge
I have a newfound taste for gin. Silverfox would be so proud to know this, if he ever reads the text I sent him last night extolling the virtues of “juniper berries and other botanicals.” That’s assuming I actually said anything other than, holy shit this is good. I first sampled gin – again, that … Continue reading Hodgepodge
Couldn’t Come Up With a Title
The wallpaper we bought during the early days of the pandemic finally went up in the powder room off the living room. I have absolutely no idea what inspired Todd to wake up one day and go, let’s put this up, but … it’s UP. He made the wainscoting and we’ve painted it white and … Continue reading Couldn’t Come Up With a Title
Where I’ve Been – The Flower Show
I went to a place I haven’t been to in 35 years. The Philadelphia Flower Show. With my mom, the person who took me there in 1990. I haven’t really been into flowers and plants at any point in my life, as evidenced by the pitiable mélange of plant life on my front windowsill (their … Continue reading Where I’ve Been – The Flower Show
New to the Cast of Characters
Niecelet – Family We Choose, who I first met when she was a friend of Veruca’s. Her mom became a friend of mine through softball (when our girls played together) and we have remained friends ever since. It was during Niecelet’s junior year that I volunteered to drive her when her mom was recovering from … Continue reading New to the Cast of Characters
Dear Mom & Aunt Dianna, Again
Good morning, ladies. It’s a little after 7 a.m. here, everything is frost-colored. My phone says “It’s 25 and sunny.” They say it like it’s a positive thing and the only thing I’m positive about is that I’m not in Jamaica. Except I just looked at your weather and it’s looking like rain. Ha ha … Continue reading Dear Mom & Aunt Dianna, Again
The Tara Chronicles 