Well the sister went to the ER & had to have her gallbladder removed. Of course, I had to hear about this from our cousin instead of my sister. If she'd called me, I'd have driven over for a visit, but since I had no idea anything was wrong, I opted to stay home. I remember when I had my gallbladder out, I didn't really want company anyhow ... just ( Read more... )

RL Update: You Can't Choose Your Family

So the sister called after I told the nephew I didn't appreciate being lied to about the grocery situation. She says she is the one who lied to me because she didn't take any groceries to her son after telling me and our cousin that she did. She didn't want to admit they just didn't go so she lied to both of ( Read more... )

Tales of Real Life ... the nephew strikes again ( Read more... )

Leaving in a few minutes to head over to the sister's for a late Easter celebration. She just signed up for Paramount+ so we'll likely spend the day watching Star Trek shows. Before I head out, I need to take out a mortgage and fill up my gas tank ( Read more... )

Went back to the movies last night ... first time since COVID hit! Holy cow what a change. We waited in line almost an hour for popcorn and a drink. And no, I'm not exaggerating ... we had to exchange our tickets for a later showtime! And when we got to the counter, they were out of Pepli, Sierra Mist, nachos, and every Icee flavor except Mountain ( Read more... )

Nice birthday today ... I don't get many presents any more, but a card is nice and dinner with the family was fun, too. I enjoyed the presents I did get, and will put them all to good use ( Read more... )

Headed out to my writing critique group Christmas party in an hour or so. We're going to have finger foods and play games and chat. Then next week is my birthday, so I've rearranged my schedule to be off Friday and have dinner with my cousin and sister (and I guess I should go pick up my nephew and drive him there too ( Read more... )

Let's see... what happened between August and November ( Read more... )

This is a variation of a drink called The Pain Chiller... the bar was out of OJ if you believe it!


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