Isn’t that a song title? If it isn’t, it should be. It’s become the story of my life. It seems as though I can only get up on a Saturday if I have someone truly planned ( Read more... )

It's easier for me to comment on the present, so I'll go backwards. The weekend did not turn out as expected. I'm back to being non-functional on Saturdays. Going to the market is practically beyond me. I slept and read. Eventually, I forced myself to shower and shop. But I don't like feeling that drained. I know I am low on iron - at least for one ( Read more... )

The weekend turned out to be a good one. It felt long, which is always nice. I mostly focused on my to-dos. I deliberately put items like read and stitch on the list so I could do them and not feel guilty. There were definitely projects I put off. But overall, I was pleased ( Read more... )

Although my days (and nights) are usually spiky with ups and downs, I have to admit, I’m really lucky. I have very supportive friends, family and colleagues ( Read more... )

It's been interesting, blogging daily. Interesting for me, anyway. It was easier to discuss my daily foibles than post more substantive meanderings. I have some of those written, though, and will post them in December ( Read more... )

It was nice not to work today. I can't say that I did too much. I hit a few stores this afternoon. Actually, I did some errands and then hit Target, where apparently they were giving things away because the store was mobbed. I was just there to do a return and buy more yogurt. But it was too much commotion. Either I'll hit BB&Beyond for the ( Read more... )

For those of us in the States, today is Thanksgiving. I spent it alone this year, by choice, and have to admit it's been a terrific day. It helps that I have much to be thankful for ( Read more... )

I've spent the better part of the afternoon and evening going through all my files. I found some neat stuff. Things I didn't remember doing or thinking (or saving!) Things that reminded me that I am creative and have a definite voice. I also recycled or shredded tons of stuff. I let go of pieces of my financial past. Old medical receipts. 401k ( Read more... )

The week unfurled about the way I expected. There weren’t any big surprises, though my merely adequate workout with Micah was a little disappointing. It could be been the after-soreness of the flu shot, but I just didn’t have the energy. I have another session tomorrow morning which should be much better ( Read more... )

A few months ago, probably longer by now, I wrote a column about how I woke up and realized I had a life. Well, this week my revelation was that I had made friends. Not good friends, not “click” friends, but friends nonetheless. The women I met at the “girly” party I attended have embraced me in a way I didn’t expect or maybe just haven’t ( Read more... )