Five months ago V and I had planned to spend her birthday in New York, shopping, eating, and touring my university. Instead, we celebrated her 15th birthday quarantine-style. It was, like most of my endeavors, a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants affair. The only thing I planned reasonably in advance was requesting birthday cards from anyone who wanted to … Continue reading Q-Day 77 – Birthdays in Quarantine
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Q-Day 63 – Isn’t It Delightful?
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood and a beautiful day for leaving the gate open for Sabra to go turd hunting first thing in the morning. TODD. Lawn mowing competition is ramping up. I got a refund for the field trip V never got to go on, and promptly misplaced the check. She finally … Continue reading Q-Day 63 – Isn’t It Delightful?
Q-Day 56: Where I’ve Been
If you’re pressed for time, here’s the abbreviated version: A drive through Pennsylvania, X’s new house, the restaurant, work, and the stores – grocery, liquor, pet. You can skip ahead to the highlighted stuff, if you want. I drove Opac to his dad’s, where he’ll be staying for the next several weeks. It’s a fairly … Continue reading Q-Day 56: Where I’ve Been
The Breaking Point (Q-Day 46)
**Trigger Warning: Anxiety, depression, crying, despair ** I hit my breaking point two days ago. I was on my mom’s website looking at the menu, considering what to order for takeout after a trip to PA, and saw a picture of a summertime patio filled with people eating and drinking and enjoying each … Continue reading The Breaking Point (Q-Day 46)
Q Day 42/43: Earth Day & White Trash
Just as I predicted, Silverfox landed himself in Facebook jail. He’s suspended for three days for using “hate speech.” And, since ya’ll are dying to know… White Trash. By comparison, I have written “f#cking asshole” at least a half dozen times on Facebook and sailed under the radar. He’s also been banned on American Home … Continue reading Q Day 42/43: Earth Day & White Trash
Q-Day 41: They’re Coming to Take Me Away
Sunday Todd pulled the beast out and took me for a ride. I’m talking about the MUSTANG, you depraved miscreants. The sun was bright and the green of spring radiant. We drove to a nearby town on the water where a popular restaurant was open for takeout, and there were at least a dozen people … Continue reading Q-Day 41: They’re Coming to Take Me Away
Q-Day 35: Word Salad
**Tiger King spoilers below In-office week. I fully expected a bleary, mundane last two days, but work was steady. Not busy, just steady. Except for the final two and half hours Monday evening. I tried to keep busy with menial tasks while listening to the shitshow they called a White House Briefing. Yesterday not one … Continue reading Q-Day 35: Word Salad
Q-Day 32: Easter Sunday
Happy Easter! Unfortunately, no Easter baskets this year. I did buy some Easter candy at the store last week, but it was – like everything else in the damn store – slim pickins. O came into the kitchen this morning and, after munching on Hershey’s milk chocolate eggs, asked me to hide the bag. … Continue reading Q-Day 32: Easter Sunday
Q-Day 30: April 10, In Our BEST Year
Today is my three-year anniversary at my job. Three years ago today I was in Philly for an all-day orientation. It was a beautiful day, though I spent all but the few minutes’ walk around the block inside. Side note: I get a prize for my anniversary! I don’t know what it is. I’m waiting … Continue reading Q-Day 30: April 10, In Our BEST Year
Q-Day 29: Shitshows, Passover, & Keeping It Real
Both kids’ Easter breaks began today. There’s something oddly ironic about this. No big Easter plans, obv. I was going to make peanut butter eggs but the lunatics have bought out every variety of chocolate chip known to man. I did buy three Hershey’s chocolate bars to use instead, but have managed to eat one … Continue reading Q-Day 29: Shitshows, Passover, & Keeping It Real
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