There needs to be a better word...today, my mom had to put her dog to sleep. But he's not asleep, it's just a silly turn of phrase. Why isn't there a better word, a word that encompasses having to look your companion in the eye for the last time. No more pets, and barks, and greetings at the door. An emptiness. I know her house will be lonelier in ( Read more... )

Most Monday nights J and I walk to St. James Tavern down the street to grab food from one of Cbus' many mobile food carts participating in Mobile Monday's. Tonight on our way home, J noticed two scruffy little chicks that seemed to have fallen out of the tree in front of our house. At first I was afraid they'd hurt themselves and were dead, but J ( Read more... )

I'm pretty strongly grounded in the "to each his own" philosophy on what people do and don't do in their lives. It's not my life after all, why burst someone's bubble and all that. In high school, I remember telling my friends concerns I had about girls they were dating, and being rebuffed or ignored for supposedly being jealous. I don't give ( Read more... )

Seven.

Not a wedding anniversary, but we've come a long way this year nonetheless. Regardless of our differences, at the end of the day I am always happy to be with J.

Its been one week since we had our official housewarming party. Honestly, while fun, it went by in a blur and I sort of walked away from the party feeling like a neglectful hostess. There will be other, less stressful parties in the future however so I'm not too worried ( Read more... )

Life is good, so far my spring has been a series of serendipitous events and lots of time spent with friends. While there are low moments, boring moments, frustrating moments even, I am ridiculously happy ( Read more... )

When I got home last night, J had a beer stein chilling in the freezer, and had gone out to get me my favorite IPA. While there are several beers that I like, and drink, this IPA is quite unique, and as the company only sells single pints , not six packs, its rare that we have them it at home. So while not the most expensive gift, the ( Read more... )

It is here, between the darkness and the light,
That we wait, uncertain
Seeking the moment
That challenges us to believe
In a freshly minted miracle-- John Matthews

That does about sum up this Year in Marriage.

Six years and beyond.

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This is beautiful.