22 November I don’t remember when I started doing it, but at some point I realized that about once a year or so I would mentally go over the dogs I’ve had and loved throughout my life. There was…
This Is Why I Can’t Have Nice Things
A few days ago I posted about how I miss nature. I do. Be careful how you wish, y’all. I thought I had learned that from “The Incredible Mr. Limpet.” Two nights ago, I was settled in and watching some…
The Edge of Where I’ve Been
I have stayed away from this little blog for so long now, it would be easy to say I’ve quite forgotten it. But that isn’t true. While it has gathered dust in the corner of my brain-hole, it has held…
Same Odd, Same Odd
People around the world are doing all kinds of things during lockdown, things they’re sharing through social media every day. In reading about these fine folks and their many accomplishments, I have been envious and appalled, awed by grace and…
Bubye 2018
Most people I know are ready to toss 2018 into the wood chipper. Here in the States, among people with a modicum of integrity, the past year is viewed for the poo-show it was. Good riddance. But…
Summer in the Rear View
Another summer has passed and I’m not sure I’ve anything to show for it. It wasn’t wasted, mind you, but I can’t claim to have bettered myself. Honestly – if I weren’t writing this post, I probably wouldn’t…
Living With an OCD Ghost
I’ve been open about the fact (fact!) that Mister and I live with a ghost. Miss Harmon is mostly laid-back, but once in a while she becomes a wee bit assertive. When that happens, we I do my best…
My Own Personal Hell
Have you ever had one of those days (weeks, months) where you’re just trying to get shit done, but your whole house is shaking because of the construction going on next door, and you keep having to move…