I am far enough removed from it again that I can talk about it without itching. About two weeks ago now, my sweet little daughter asked me to put her hair up and to my total disgust, there were inhabitants in her hair. It was the first time in a very, very long time that…Read more The Lice Invasion
Checking in
Good morning strange world, Sorry that I have been neglecting you. My id has taken over and for a little while I’ve been toiling in art projects. There is an instant gratification that comes from finishing a project and seeing the final result that writing doesn’t really offer very often. I have put a few…Read more Checking in
Barbie and Francie go to the Mall
Francie and Barbie are looking pretty good for age 52. They each are adorned in hand knit designer outfits made by my great, great aunt. They haven’t been out of their closet in years. So with their new found freedom they decide to go shopping. Once they get to the mall, they are shocked. Not…Read more Barbie and Francie go to the Mall
Dream a little Dream
It was a quiet morning. Lilly and I sat on the couch while I drank my coffee and scratched behind her ears. It isn’t particularly anything outside. It is grey, the snow is half melted so there is no majestic twinkling coming off of the white snow and the grass showing is more brown than…Read more Dream a little Dream
Secret Message decoded
So the mystery of what Lily was writing in her food is solved. Secret Messages Although I did not learn her doggy language and she did seem to write a T and a J with two of her meals, we started mixing her food with some wet food that was so fancy, the ingredient lists…Read more Secret Message decoded
Resolutions
Today is the first day back to the daily routine for most. The kids went back to school. Many nine to fivers cursed the alarm this morning but drug themselves out of bed and freshened up for the first day of work in the New Year. Hopefully they were happy to see their colleagues and…Read more Resolutions
Happy New Year!
Today I went to bring in a package from UPS and the door knob came off in my hands. I thought, “What a lovely thought, the knob is in my hand.” When we think of the future, sometimes we refer to doors opening or closing. Well, if the knob is in my hand, could that…Read more Happy New Year!
Secret Messages
My dog is leaving secret messages written in her food. I am not sure if it because she is bored of being cooped up inside now that it is cold and she just isn’t as hungry since we aren’t going for walks or if I should just keep recording the designs she makes until I…Read more Secret Messages
I’m dreaming of a weird Christmas
I may have fallen asleep on the couch today in front of our Christmas tree. The lights weren’t on because there was plenty of bright, cold, winter sunlight streaming in the windows but there are candy canes and decorations from when I was a child, when he was a child and even made by our…Read more I’m dreaming of a weird Christmas
Update on the Rescued Pup
Who rescued who? Lilly continuously reminds me that I am loved unconditionally and I return the favor. This four pound Yorkie is my constant companion and she shows concern when I get upset or nervous watching a movie. She demands my attention when I’ve spent too much time working on the computer. The forced breaks…Read more Update on the Rescued Pup
Hello Strange World 