So, given Facebook wants me to no longer be safely anonymous in a small town, I think I'll return to LJ for things I can't say on FB anymore ( Read more... )

One of the things they don't tell you in life, is how to handle awkward and frankly, bizarre, moments in life. There's no etiquette guide for grief, no standard procedure, and no advance recommendations. Sometimes we have to walk though the blinding darkness and hope we don't trample all over something that's raw and delicate, and do lasting harm ( Read more... )

Preemptive Apology: Allow me to apologize up front if my blogs are not Antiques How To centric and are more nostalgic than informative. I try to dovetail them with the theme of the site, I really do, but after all, sometimes its what antiques do best and is part of their charm - they inspire a sense of nostalgia ( Read more... )

Potato Salad: Often a mix of several different things - potatoes, chopped boiled eggs, chopped celery, etc ( Read more... )

From my barely used blog at myantiquefurniturecollection.com; original post date 11-01-10 ( Read more... )

Been a while hasn't it? Not a tremendous amount to say today, just thought I'd poke my head in here. There's some things brewing on the horizon that will make life interesting for my family, but no drama to report - for now. Just looking forward to spring plantings, summer pool time, and all that nicer weather brings with it. In fact, I dreamed ( Read more... )

Thread the Needle

“You’re doing the right thing.” the words sounded muffled, distant, but he knew what it meant.

The right thing…She was letting him go. All those months of fighting through the darkness, the struggle to even squeeze her hand had all been for nothing ( Read more... )

Thanks again for the support guys ( Read more... )

Or sometime like H1N1. Kristyn has had the flu since Saturday night. 103 temp for 36 hours and counting. If we took her to the doctor, they wouldn't test her for it anyway - they've quit testing unless the symptoms are severe just because the symptoms of H1N1 are just like any other type of flu. They'd have to test everyone with a fever and ( Read more... )

Sometimes, I just don't know what to say. I used to think my worst fear was finding out something happened to my husband or one of my kids, something fatal. But now I'm thinking that isn't it ( Read more... )