Once upon a time I had this friend. We were very close. My kid called her "Auntie".  She made my husband and I godparents to hers. Given the problems I have with my own family, it was a really big deal for me to cross that line from friend to family with someone I'm not actually related to. It was nice ( Read more... )

(who still doesn't know how to be one)

Let me put it this way:

I think you're a hypocrite ( Read more... )

Ten to One Meme - Day Two: Nine things about me ( Read more... )

Dear Mom:

When I say - “I don’t know. If you came over I could, (at least in theory) get something done. Or ...at least it would give him a chance to see another person this week” - what I’m really saying is
Please help.

Hope your naps today are restful.

Dear Bongo,

Whenever I hear keys jingling around here, I think of you.
It's not sad, though. In a way, it's like you're still stomping around, keeping your eye on things.
Walk me to my car, will 'ya?

Dear Caffeine Withdrawal Headache ( Read more... )

( why doctors suck )

Dear Dad,

When the Universe was handing out fathers, I must have been at the front of the line,
'cuz I sure got a good one.

Happy Birthday!!!

I need a make-over.
New shoes. New jeans. New shirts to fit my new figure.
A hair cut. Oh, yes. Maybe even some new highlights.
A new winter coat. Black, still, but trim. And a colorful scarf.

I have a been a very good girl this year, I promise.

Love,
Lady T.

Delaware is a small state. If you spend the day out & about, you're bound to run into someone you know. My Sunday, though, was like a "This is Your Life" episode played out in chance reunions ( Read more... )