A Bittersweet Farewell
We got the call today. Mr. Paul, a very good friend of Bryan's parents and their next door neighbor of 20 years passed away this morning. He was 93. He lived a full life. He fought in World War II. He was a postal carrier…
Whew.
I finally got to the gym today after several weeks off (sinus infection, vacation, blah blah blah) and when I stepped on the scale, I have not gained weight as I thought I had - I have just gained flab.Well, that's a relief.
Warm Fuzzies
About a year ago, I got back in touch with my best friend from childhood. Jenny and I knew each other pretty much from birth. Our parents were friends and we lived 1 block away from each other in the 'hood. If there is such…
From a Freckle to a Scream
Necessary preface #1: Declan was so tired after school this evening that he fell asleep listening to B-I-N-G-O in his room while I was making dinner.Necessary preface #2: Declan has a rather large mole on his scalp that isn't really an issue, except that it…
Etsy is COOL!
Many moons ago, my friend Aimee (cool name) of the cool Unit 4-e jewelry store turned me on to this cool web site called Etsy (also cool name) where all these cool artists post their cool handmade work. But I was not cool enough to…
See. Caroline. Bike.
I am allowed to make fun of Caroline from San Francisco because she is one of my most favorite people. And because she is so freaking cool there is usually nothing to make fun of.But behold Exhibit A:Recently Caroline was asked to participate in a…
Love the skin you are in.
Below is an awesome rant on fat. Yes, fat.And while I continue to work to lose weight, I totally appreciate what she is saying.What she says about "hiding" behind your fat really hit home. That was totally me in high school. It was so much…