Dear Helen ( Read more... )

Mom was supposed to come home yesterday from physical rehab. On Tuesday, when I went to visit, her leg with the ulcerations was unbandaged and I got a good look. I thought it didn't look healthy and wondered how long before we'd be right back where we were. Turns out the doctor there shared my opinion after he took a look and then ordered a culture ( Read more... )

Expect bunches of indignant posts from me about media stupidity during this weekend. I've really just fucking had it. I can't put on the TV because everyone is covering it. I can't listen to the radio AT ALL. I was listening yesterday in the car and every damn station in succession was saying something about 9/11. Do we really need all this? Even ( Read more... )

I'm not getting e-mailed comments again. Grrr.

Not getting LJ notifications on comments. Grrrr.

If you communicate that you cannot handle what I am telling you, will not give comfort or maybe cannot give comfort, and draw a boundary line in the sand? I will honor that boundary line and keep the distance you ask for. Even though I comforted you for several days while you processed a loss I understand that you may not be able to do the same. ( Read more... )

If there's one thing that drives me up a fucking wall, it is passive aggressive behavior. If I've done something that has offended you, come right out and tell me. If I've hurt your feelings, let me know directly. If I've said something that makes you feel that I have devalued your experiences, say something to me. I will do my best to work through ( Read more... )