The Week In Review
Sometimes I feel a little guilty about not having a job. You know – guilt over not fulfilling my potential, not accomplishing anything concrete, and not earning an income. That feeling strikes me when...
Blue Balls
Phil was moved to a rehab facility Thursday, and things continue to look up. Over the course of the past six weeks, we’ve been keeping immediate family members informed via a group text. There...
She Did It
She is a high school graduate. There were times we weren’t quite sure that was going to happen. As a result of her experiences there, I can’t look at that high school with the...
Small Pleasures
Despite everything that is going on, there is still fun to be had. Like: A boat ride to Meredith for ice cream and the annual Memorial Day fair, even in the cold. Having my nephew...
On Being Amazed
As any doting mother, I look on my children with amazement. They are smart, independent, caring, kind, personable, fun, talented, capable, responsible, strong, poised, and beautiful. And I’ll probably think of more complimentary adjectives...
Some Dark Humor
There’s been a bit of dark humor around these parts lately. Phil keeps on saying he and my mother are in a race to the finish line. Where the finish line is THE finish...
Carried Away
I know I promised not to show you yet another photo of my annual spring fire, but I couldn’t resist. There really hasn’t been that much brush in the yard to pick up this...
A Moment at Fenway
Dave and I went to the game yesterday. It was a gorgeous day for a game. Unfortunately, the game itself was not so gorgeous. As usual, I was a little freaked out, because sitting...