A few things happened at home last week ( Read more... )

My grandmother and I are having mirrored experiences with our cars. A month or so ago, she was in a fender-bender which required body work. I guess you could say my car was in a mirror-spearer (heh) and had its own body work done. I got my car back and within hours its check engine light came on. Last week, grandma called dad a couple times ( Read more... )

For many years now, about as long as I've done the Crazy Lenten Diet, my mother has made fun of me for it. Oh, you can't eat anything! Oh, you're on your starvation diet! Oh, it makes you sick ( Read more... )

Dear Judy ( Read more... )

My dad got a call around 9:15 this morning from one of his buddies, Chester. For whatever reason, he was going to some auction in Naperville. Perhaps because we're about the only ones of his city buddies out this way, Chester called us. I'm not sure if he realized he was lost, or if he was just calling to chat (rare, as he'd usually call about ( Read more... )

It's been a week since mom's friend Judy passed away. It's still so odd to think that I'll never see her again, especially considering I hadn't seen her in person in years. Last night, though, I saw her ( one last time. )

( Or, how my mother and I both lost friends too soon )

My mom's best friend died today. She had a massive heart attack this morning.
More details are forthcoming.

If you could, please keep her family and friends in your thoughts.

It's time for the once-a-week check of my AOL mail. I found this link in a message from my mom:
You know you're from Chicago if...(But it doesn't mention "The Jewel" at all. I'm disappointed ( Read more... )