My mom died almost a year ago. Recently we were finished emptying out her house. That included photos. Parents, particularly new parents, feel it necessary to chronicle every moment of their kids lives, especially that first year. If you’re a parent reading this, you know you’ve done it. In addition to doing that, you’ve shared, …(Read More)
Yesterday I thought today I’d be back to my regular routine, usually writing about things that have happened to me. But my good friend Mother Connie sent me these Halloween photos and I feel that I would be remiss if I did not share them. I’m guessing that once again they’ve come her friend, a …(Read More)
Halloween is far and away my favorite holiday- always has been- at least since I’ve been an adult. No family guilt trips, no responsibilities, you get to dress up in a costume. What’s not to love? Every year I look forward to Oct. 1, which I consider the beginning of the Halloween season. Of course the …(Read More)
After months of urging by some of my readers I finally decided to post a photo of me. So here you are. Do I look like you imagined? I know I shouldn’t really smoke and I’ve been trying to cut back. But I figured that being on vacation I can indulge just a few on …(Read More)
Evelyn and I are going to DPS this morning to renew our driver’s licenses. I’d just about rather get another root canal. Why is that, inquiring minds want to know? It isn’t that I mind the eye test, which I’ll probably have to wear glasses to pass this time. It isn’t the lines, which are …(Read More)
My 2009 sucked the big Wahoo. It was one of the worst years that I can recall. However, I’m looking forward to better things in 2010; and because of that, I’m embracing Good Riddance Day. Today is that day. Today is the 3rd annual GRD. This is the day on which luck-strapped individuals are encouraged …(Read More)
