There was bad news, too.
I went to court to finalize the arrangements for my middle son, Dallas, to go live [elsewhere] for the semester. And then, [magically, in a process I’m not supposed to describe in detail], my child … Read the rest!
Sad News
My middle son is going to live with his father for a semester.
I’m sad about it. But it’s not about me. It’s about him, trying something new and hoping for certain improvements in his life. So I … Read the rest!
A Plainclotheshorse
Sometimes I want to tell y’all what I find at the thrift stores, and maybe post pictures of my finds, but then I don’t, because I’ve realized that I like pretty boring clothes.
Today, for instance, I am … Read the rest!
reminder of what I have
2007 has been a disappointing year for me, for various reasons beyond my control. A year of rejections, failures, unexpected expenses and medical dramas. I’m calling it, in my mind, a year of learning experiences … Read the rest!
Gourds!
We went to an HEB in the middle of nowhere the other day. (HEB is a big ol’ grocery chain in Texas.) Out in front of the store, they had crates of bagged gourds and mini pumpkins for $1.50 … Read the rest!
Extreme Annoyance
You aren’t going to know what I mean if you don’t know Houston streets, but I’m going to say this, anyway. There sure are a lot of stupid, rude people driving down Allen Parkway in the mornings lately. … Read the rest!
“You were destined for a pauper’s grave.”
You wouldn’t think listening to depressing songs would cheer a person up… or maybe you would. Maybe you know.
I am undergoing stress lately, so I listen to sad songs from the ’90s … Read the rest!
Lately
I used to never drink red wine but now I only drink red wine. I’ve gone from merlot to cabernet and chianti, and next must be shiraz.
We bought our cat a water fountain. She likes to drink the … Read the rest!
The Plant Whisperer
If you give me an office plant that’s been neglected, I will bring it back to life. On my desk, that plant will flourish.
You know why?
Not because I water it more than you did. No. … Read the rest!
A Nurturing Kind of Love
As I mentioned the other day, I’ve been losing weight, via the magic process of burning more calories than I take in (TM physics).
My boyfriend Tad hasn’t said much about my weight loss, either … Read the rest!
