It's odd to see my job posted on the website, but not a surprise ....since last Thursday I quit. It wasn't the spectacular, drama scene I'd imagined all these years either ....just calm. Probably because it's time. And besides, I'm not much of a drama queen. It was not a lightly made decision. But in the end …
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Meeting Evil
You know that sense when you feel at risk in a place or situation? Or you meet a person who makes you feel uncomfortable? I know it well...I'm sure most do. A friend sent me a news link this week that brought it home again. It was early December, 1981. A former co-worker of Doug's had invited us to …
Finding Your Passion…or possibly your socks
You cannot raise four boys without focus and your wits tightly wrapped about yourself. I used to pride myself on knowing what was happening, where it was happening and where everything was to make it happen. This has changed with time. For example, I have a dedicated sock drawer. But I can never find my favorite pair - …
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Mayhem…. he’s a friend of mine
Things have been quiet at my house. I mentioned a few weeks back a yard sale was in the works ... but there was some question if it would happen. It hasn't. It isn't....not even a remote possibility. While I was out-of-town last month, Doug hurt his knee. We wait for a surgery date. Each evening as …
JUMP
My daughter-in-law posted this picture of my 4-year old grandson jumping into the pool during first ever swim lessons. I love it just for what it is. It also holds a memory. I was 12 when I learned to swim. My aunt, with whom I spent time each summer, was determined I would also learn to dive. …
Plant History
Every time I've moved much is given or sadly thrown away, but the houseplants must always go to a good home. One of my favorites was a "Prayer Plant". The leaves roll up at night as if in prayer and open wide in the morning as if giving thanks for the day. It was relatively new before our move …
You’ve Got To Be Tough To Get Old
First thing I do every morning is take my thyroid medication because the instructions say to take on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before a meal and continue on the same schedule forever till you die (instructions don't really say that last part). If I don't do it this way I forget. In the past …
How Boys Play and a Couple Cookies
I know how boys play.... it's almost always messy and rarely quiet. Living room cushions and blankets become forts. Their appreciated but sweaty hugs smell of wet grass and mud.... as do their bedrooms....on a good day. We won't talk about the other days. One son could sit in the middle of a room ...no toy or book …
Yard Sales and Road Trips
Next Sunday I leave for California...time with family and Father's Day with my father. Doug will stay here...Home Alone....hmmm? When I get back, we are having a yard sale...maybe, possibly. I believe yard sales are hard work and generally not worth the effort...would much rather give things away. In fact, I have been known to say "sure …
Quit Nothing……..
......but I am quitting. Doesn't make sense, but neither did last week. We all have a bad day at work...mine just happened to last for four. I survived. Except this week I must clean up the mess that the mess made last week. Coincidentally, I'm reading QUITTER, CLOSING THE GAP BETWEEN YOUR DAY JOB & YOUR DREAM JOB, by …
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