The B, of course, is Betty, my mother.  And yes, she is damaging my calm right now.  You see, I called her this morning to check in an to tell her that I was going to Texax in late Feb. to visit Todd at William's place.  And her response?  "Well, I don't know about that...."   Uh, excuse me?  I'm not asking you, I'm TELLING you.  I'm 41.... ( Read more... )

We have about an inch of snow here in East TN, and it's still coming down.  I'm a little concerned about my trip over the mountain to Charlotte tomorrow.  Gotta love AWD on the Equinox.  Can't believe it's snowing...that's unheard of here until around January.  We may have a few inches by morning ( Read more... )

My mother is a strong Republican, much like the rest of my family, with the exception of my sis.  However, there are times when she will cross party lines.  This is true for many people in Kingsport when it comes to Nathan Vaughn,  a Democrat running for TN State Senate.  Mr. Vaughn is well known as a former Kingsport Councilman, and now a State ( Read more... )

Hello, all.  And why is the headbanger up at this ungodly hour of the morning, when usually homeschooling doesn't start until 9 a.m.?  Because your friendly neighborhood headbanger agreed to put her neighbor's kids on the bus, since said neighbor has to leave for work early this a.m.   Yes, I know, only Mother Theresa has a better chance at ( Read more... )

Hey we are back in the Bluff after spending the night with Mom in Kingsport.   We had a nice time there, and Chelsea went with Mom to a local church to buy kettle-made apple butter.  Yum.  They had a great time.

I need to unpack more boxes.  I know I should be done by now...it's been three weeks....but I'm just not motivated.  I'll try to do more ( Read more... )

1.  A HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to my own mom, who has more drive, heart, and dedication to her family then anyone I know.  A woman that has
     taken care of a terminally ill father, a mentally challenged -- and then terminally ill -- brother, a chronically ill daughter, and survived a 
     mechanical heart vavle implant and a replaced hip.  That pink ( Read more... )

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Today is the first day of C's Spring Break.  I don't have to get up and make her breakfast and prod her to the bus stop.  WHY am I up at this hour?  I've been up since 4 a.m.!  That's just ten shades of wrong and totally unfair.  AND I didn't get to sleep last night until 1 a.m.   Argh.

Very nice night last night.  My friend L and I went to Barnes ( Read more... )

We are coming off 2 days at Mom's.  In that time much doing of laundry and much running of errands have been done.    Mom seems to be getting around some better, though she is hesitant to try to do things the physical therapist says she can do.  Sis is right in saying that taking care of things around the house is a 2 person job.  Not because it ( Read more... )

According to researchers, people who suffer from migraines may also suffer from brain damage. And thus my life is explained.

IN OTHER NEWS....

THE MOVE:  Bill, C, and I went to Hickory to see our new place.  The clubhouse and ammenities are beautiful.  (Pics are coming soon). The apartment is bright and very comfy. We have a fireplace, and the ( Read more... )