I saw Los Lobos and The Mavericks about a month ago and it was an amazing night of music and dancing. I started a post/poem in my head that night and although I've forgotten most of it, I feel the need to put down what I do remember before it's also gone ( Read more... )

Today would have been Doug's 58th birthday. It's crazy to me when I realize he has been gone for 13 years, because most days it seems like just yesterday when he was here ( Read more... )

mir·a·cle ˈmirikəl/Submit noun
1. a surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of a divine agency ( Read more... )

"The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month. -- Henry Van Dyke

However, Rita's is giving away Free Ices from Noon-9p today only, of which I heartily approve. If only it was going to be sunny while we stand in line ( Read more... )

I wrote this post six years ago on the 3rd anniversary of my mothers death ( Read more... )

It's taken me a while to come to terms with my current happiness after Dad's passing. The burden of having sole responsibility for his well-being weighed more heavily on me than I ever believed it could ( Read more... )

I don't have anything against this holiday. When I have been coupled up, I've done sweet, thoughtful things for my partner year round, not just on this day. With Doug, we would always go out to dinner. A night spent at Carmelo's being serenaded by their accordionist was our all-time favorite, if we could get in. Lately, on my own, I can't bring ( Read more... )

Some days it doesn't seem like 8 years have passed and other days it seems like twice that has gone by. I know I may seem gloomy lately with Wally passing and being depressed about my current lack of independence and being tied to Dad and Ohio, but I am using every ounce of energy to stay positive and not sink back into that hole ( Read more... )

Taurus Horoscope for week of February 4, 2010 ( Read more... )