They say
Someday I would love to meet the elusive “They.” They of “they say…” They has opinions and isn’t afraid to use them. They gets around. They has no nationality, a true citizen of the world. Oh, dear They, what would …
Thirty for thirty
I did it. Today is the last day of NaBloPoMo and all I can think is OHTHANKGOD. Despite the fact that last year I kept the daily streak going until the end of January, I’m fairly certain there will be no …
Advice for my pregnant coworker
In my particular department at work, I am an anomaly. It’s made up of older men or younger-than-me-by-most-of-a-decade singles and young marrieds. There are no other Middle-Aged Married With Elementary School Aged Kids people in my department. It’s a little …
Time flies at a snail’s pace
Tonight J asked how long we’ve been living here in our new house. I actually had to stop and count on my fingers. It’ll be four months tomorrow. I have no idea how the hell that is possible. Four months? …
So how DO you let go?
Oh, the much-too-brief Thanksgiving break is over. And the winter break is much-too-distant. Between now and then are events of the holiday sort, of the business trip sort, and of the elementary school sort. Report cards come out this week, …
Pinterest.Visual.Crack.
I am the only female in this house with opposable thumbs. While this has been the case forever and a day, it really hit this evening at dinner. Big ole’ slab of ribs at the local smokehouse, slathered in sauce, …
To be thankful
Today was our Thanksgiving. Turkey and family and wobbly card tables full of laughter and a day of togetherness. And I was thankful. Thankful that we were all able to be together. That our drive home tomorrow won’t suck our …
Give thanks
To my American friends: Have a very blessed Thanksgiving. Eat, drink, and be thankful. To my friends over the pond: Have a great Thursday. Be thankful anyway. I’m thankful for all of you. Blessings to you all.
My app addiction
I’d like to apologize if anyone felt the need to run away or drink heavily after yesterday’s Strangle A Care Bear post. This is what happens when I don’t see the sun for several days. Today was day OH MY …
I gotta cheer up, I’m depressing myself
I just realized that I’ve been sitting in front of a computer all day. No, not just all day, but all day. Worked today, came home and jumped on the laptop to try to clear out some of the piles …