Today’s blog post brought to you by the letter “P” and the letter “R.” P is for Productivity. And I sincerely hope the person who really needs to feel productive achieves his/her goal. As for me, I was productive yesterday. That’s enough productivity. R is for Respect. Show some respect for the people who love … Continue reading Q-Day 92: The Gentleman Wears Plaid
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Things That Matter and Other Things
Today is Todd’s 51st birthday. I thought about writing a long post honoring him, but I think after the previous posts (see under “Love” tab above) it would be overkill and these days I’m feeling more private about “us,” which I’m sure makes everyone happier since people do get sick of hearing sappy and gushy … Continue reading Things That Matter and Other Things
Where We’ve Been
It’s been a busy month or so. September – a friend’s 50th birthday celebration, a living history event with Frida Kahlo, two wine festivals we planned but bagged out on, and dinner with Todd’s parents. We, on behalf of the college, attended a fundraiser for families of children who passed suddenly. The mother of a … Continue reading Where We’ve Been
College Boy, High School Girl
It’s been 35 days, or 5 weeks. It already seems like forever. He checks in regularly – at least insofar as I hear from him every few days but not in a predictable way. He has an on-campus job in, of all things, GROUNDS KEEPING. This is the same kid who mowed the lawn here … Continue reading College Boy, High School Girl
To Veruca, On Love
*Update: After posting, I realized there was something else to say. See at end of post.* It took me a very long time to see love without rose-colored glasses. Don’t get me wrong – love is, as Shakespeare said, a many-splendored thing. I was enamored with love long before it was returned. I liked a … Continue reading To Veruca, On Love
18 and Life
I did a thing. I packed my 18-year-old up – the sum of his most important belongings stacked in the back of Todd’s Explorer – and together with my husband and daughter drove him to college. It’s been a long road to get here, a road I have long known was coming … some day. … Continue reading 18 and Life
What Silverfox Calls a Clusterf*ck
The day after my bilateral nerve blocks, we had our “snow event.” We were extremely low on propane and the guy couldn’t get the gate open the week before. He was scheduled to come out again so I was watching for him. Todd had fixed the gate and closed it again even though I told … Continue reading What Silverfox Calls a Clusterf*ck
Just Another Thursday Morning
Opac and Veruca were getting ready for school this morning and Todd was cooking bacon and sausage for a breakfast meeting. I’m still trying to ward off the alien invader who made my lip swell up. V has a presentation in Chinese today, so she wanted to practice with us. It sounded great to me … Continue reading Just Another Thursday Morning
Collide
2011. I often heard this song on my early morning runs through the streets of my old town. In 2010 I first discovered my love for running, when life was often out of control and stress was high and I needed an outlet. I wasn’t “allowed,” really, to go anywhere without the kids in tow in … Continue reading Collide
I’m Okay, But I’m Not
At 12 weeks post-op, I was back to normal. I was feeling great. There’s been a lot going on in our lives lately. A lot. I’m now officially working more hours and I’m grateful. Work is where I can be normal, and not think about my personal life. I’m making more money and I’m grateful … Continue reading I’m Okay, But I’m Not
The Tara Chronicles 