Life in the Squirrel Lane
This is stating the obvious, I know, but it’s been a while. I really enjoy bulleted lists, so I am going to use one and cheat the whole “let’s explain the what’s been going on in the last year” thing.
D got a job, thank the gods. He is working for an educational nonprofit that makes [...]
Cleaning House - The Drafts Addition
I have spent every New Year cleaning up the drafts section in Wordpress, dumping the incomplete thoughts and half finished blogs in one, very long, post. I neglected to do that last year, and so here they are - the crumbs of the past, incomplete rants and raves, the drafts. They span the time all [...]
What Monday Brings
Apparently, the shit that hit the fan on Friday, stuck to the blades, twirled around all weekend long, and stank up the building on Monday. Came into the office for an early meeting. After the meeting, one of the office staff took their last trip out our front door. I can’t say it was unexpected, [...]
Wounded Dogs
I wish I spoke beagle. If I did, then perhaps Pip could tell me what’s wrong. He’s not spritely, bouncy, or otherwise hyper. He stayed right by my side all weekend (including Friday where I took a nap and never really woke up). We think he hurt himself somehow. If you’ve ever seen him bounce [...]
A Tale of Two Fathers
If find myself reliving memories - the day my father left us in Tampa, the feeling of victory when I made him hang up the phone because I was so entirely hateful, a walk through a park in Germany as he held my hand. My first seven years, I was a Daddy’s girl. Post-divorce, I [...]
I learned a little something
Wordcampdx yesterday as any of you following my Twitter feed will know (sorry if it got a little nuts, but it was a little nuts there). I learned a lot, and finally understand how much I need to learn if I want to be fully self-sufficent as a Wordpress user. That’s not to say that [...]
Things to do in Portland when you’re me
Go to a “special” women’s group - It’s no surprise to many of you (and if it is, sorry! ) that I am way freaking out of the closet with my sexuality. I’m Bi, and proud of it. No, it’s not a phase. Yes, I can be bi, monogomous, and married. No, I don’t [...]
On the couch, with wine
I’m drinking a red. Not much of a surprise there, but it’s called “Red.” Sometimes wine names are so profound.
I’ve got a lot to say, but I’m dead-ass tired. So, here are snippetts, because that’s all I can muster.
Wool Coats - I thought we were headed for the heart of autumn, D and I hunted [...]
When it’s just not worth fighting about….
I’ve had some hiccups with friends recently. I’m either excluded from the important things, or some get on their high horses, hurt my feelings, and the blame the whole situation on me. Now, shit happens. I totally get that. But I’m more than a little tired of fighting with people. My mantra is “life’s too [...]
The Good and the Bad
The Bad (get it out of the way so there’s plenty of room for the good:
My Grannie will be gone soon.
My mother is dealing with the death of her mother, a divorce, and uncertain work future and carrying the weight of dealing with an entire family’s load of issues.
My Budokan class has been canceled - [...]
Small Steps
I spoke with Mom yesterday as she left the plane. She sounded tired, worn, blue, and uneasy. But I made her laugh (it’s what us kids do), and she promised to call with any news. It’s nearly noon on the East coast, and no word. But my phone is still on.
And things keep rolling. Although [...]
Sadness
How hard it must be to make that decision - life support, or death.
Mom is flying east tomorrow to help the family make the decision. Lex and I will fly out soon. Our family needs us. And while I know when she passes it wil be a blessing for her, and while I know that [...]
Keep god out of greeting cards
Let this be a warning…I’m on my “I can’t fucking stand self-important Christians who tread on hypocritical moral high ground” soapbox… Why? Because it’s pre-coffee time, I forgot my breakfast and I pissed at the world that I had to get out of bed this morning.
Only someone who is painfully idiotic or completly unaware would [...]
Political Bitchslap
Thwap - that’s what this would sound like. When I was half asleep, trying to wake up and uncurl myself from around a particularly cute pile of beagles, I listened to the morning talking heads chewing on this story with a kind of sick relish. What do I think about this?
Fucking duh!
But I am now [...]
My fireplace smells like stinky cloves
That was the first thing I thought this morning when I woke up. How vile? How nasty? How could I smell or taste anything beyond that stench? How in the fuck am I going to get through residency without smoking? But my friend from work is quitting and I am trying to be supportive. And [...]
Quickly…
was not impressed with Ironman, but D liked it. B was entertained as well. Oh well, at least I got to see the trailers for Indy and Batman.
The weather is amazing right now. Sunny, clear and just cool enough to keep you from overheating.
Making progress on the school stuff.
Saw Amandapants @ Cup and Saucer and [...]
RIP Mr. Long
I was going to write about my new job, the phone my boss gave me (err, I mean my team mate/leaderperson or something — he’s very into teams) and the desk I finally got to set up. But my old boss from the old job back in Whorelando e-mailed me this morning. One of my [...]
Alone in my room
Some observations before I fall asleep. Because I’ve gone all insominiac on the east coast, and it sucks.
Conversation is one of the finest gifts that a person can share. I just had an amazing conversation with one of my residency girls, and I think I made a good friend for a long time. When I [...]
Thanks for the tofurkey
I’m quite down, so let me start off apoligizing for the tone of this post. It’s kind of shitty that i’ve not blogged daily, and when I do, it’s one full of unecessary sadness, but that’s the way of my life right now. Let’s just blame it on the holidaze. Since the birth of my [...]
I’m a jerk
I made a mistake with miss C and jumped on her shit for no reason. Sorry love!
I’m still working on cleaning the house. The fam is due in @ 7:30. I’m very excited. And very nervous for some reason. But I went running yesterday. It was 41 degrees! I rock, thank you thank you.
Oh, and [...]
Twit This!
- @misericorde Don't tease me like that woman! ;D Where do ya'll wanna move next anyway?
- @misericorde I have room! Even the sprogs can come. Come'on!! You know you wanna! Vegan friendly and the weather today is divine!
- @misericorde Thanks. Now I want a BLC (Bacon, Lettuce and Cream cheese (there is a soy spread I like but forgot the name). CURSE U HUNGER!
- I get to go to food carts today! And it's sunny! And I have coffee! And I'm using too many exclamation points!!!! Ok..done.
- @evolutionofcat It grows on you. S.L.O.W.L.Y. but it does... give it more time. I hated it the first few times
- The new Gorillaz album is growing on me, but I know it is going to bore me in a few weeks. Oh well...time to dance !
- @amergina LOL I'm glad. It's just weird that a little span of inactivity and I will lose followers.
- I'm losing followers and I'm not even cursing! I'm actually working... hmm... perhaps I am too boring. Ahhh fuck it.
- @sbossinger LOL... well interpretation is a bitch. Didn't even happen to me. Someone was rude to my sister, so the claws came out.
- @DMcEachern Life is not fair. Survival of the most awake, I say!
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