My mom had a scheduled surgery last week and she prefers Penn in Philadelphia (aka Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania – or – HUP). As we have always been in the suburbs, Philly has always been a part of our lives. I’m sure I have previously mentioned that mom knows Philly like the back … Continue reading Well, This Is Wrong
Working Holiday – Part 3
There was a torrential storm with gale-force winds on Wednesday that essentially shut down many folks’ plans including the MSFA parade scheduled for that day, and at least one guy – who I met on the elevator the day before – who had golf plans with his buddies that got washed out. And when I … Continue reading Working Holiday – Part 3
Working Holiday, Part 2, In Reviews
The [Stowaway] Grand Hotel – at 21st Steet on the Boardwalk. Rooms are nice, could use upgrading (per others’ reviews as well). The standing lamp was plugged into an extension cord that disappeared under one of the beds which – I don’t know – might be a fire hazard? The “kitchen” area features a large … Continue reading Working Holiday, Part 2, In Reviews
Working Holiday
Todd and I are in OCMD for the Maryland State Firefighter’s Association (MSFA) Convention for seven days – he is here for work and I am here on holiday. I packed two suitcases full of clothes and shoes because I am innately incapable of deciding what I will wear on Monday before I even arrive … Continue reading Working Holiday
Another Trip Around the Sun
Celebrated another trip around the sun and shamelessly posted the best selfie I could take in a GenX group, along with dozens of fellow Geminis. I don’t recall seeing so many birthday posts over the year and of course it would be all us Geminis who crave attention and affirmations of aging well. I’m not … Continue reading Another Trip Around the Sun
A Good Place
I dreamed the other night that I was in Martha Stewart’s house cleaning up piles of dog poop. It wasn’t even my dog’s poop. It wasn’t even Martha’s dog’s poop. The culprit was one of Martha’s friends’ dogs. The next thing I know I’m thoroughly scrubbing her bathroom because it’s dirty. Apparently Martha’s standards are … Continue reading A Good Place
Random Brain Droppings (5/11/23)
We have these corn bags in the office we heat up in the microwave for shoulder or back pain or whatever. Sometimes someone puts it in too long and the whole office smells like a silo on fire. Have you ever noticed when someone’s nipples are askew? I mean, you’re not looking for it, but … Continue reading Random Brain Droppings (5/11/23)
The Elephant in the Room
Where to start? Retrograde. As in Mercury. It started last Friday and all I’m saying is ya’ll just come in quietly and don’t say a word. I’m spreading expended coffee grounds around my precious flowers and so far have not seen any further damage, but continued vigilance is the name of the game. I’ve snipped … Continue reading The Elephant in the Room
If Mercury Aint In Retrograde
(Kinda boring so if you don't have time, you can skip this one.) Phone screen replacement, episode 2 – we cancelled the claim at the first store and started a new claim at another location. Somebody from this store called to touch base on the claim and explain the time frame needed (which made me … Continue reading If Mercury Aint In Retrograde
Full Moon Shenanigans
The Full Moon Energy post was missing the very best part of my week! I cannot believe I already forgot about Betty. Had an adventure this morning It was scary And sad Oh? Shug still alive? Yes, lucky for her As I was leaving for work this morning, among a series of … Continue reading Full Moon Shenanigans
The Tara Chronicles 