Category Archives: Life

Uncle Henry

Over Christmas I hung out with my parents quite a bit. My dad was talking about how his cousin had done a lineage study on their family and how he found out that we may not be as Irish as … Continue reading

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Christmas 2007 in the house

So, it is here. Yes, the day is still 2 days away, but in reality Christmas has arrived. The family is in town and we are now in the mode of having family meals three times a day. I will … Continue reading

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This is me…venting.

By law I have to bring a piece of paper to the doctors along with my son so that they can OK him for regular daycare play. I think this is dumb. Why? Because by looking at him it is … Continue reading

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If you microwave the cat it will never be the same

I was browsing my local Salvation Army and I saw a microwave for sale. I had no intention of buying it as I have a lovely model already. This particular microwave was made in 1672. So, now you know what … Continue reading

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2008

I was thinking about New Years and what I am going to do. I haven’t done New Years since I lived in Seattle and I work both on the 31st and the 1st so chances are I will be in … Continue reading

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Cousins

On my mother’s side there are eleven grandkids. My sister is the oldest, she’s 31. My youngest cousin Bryn is ten, only four years older than my son. Because we are spread all over the country and the older of … Continue reading

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I miss you.

A little over fourteen years ago my grandma passed away. She left behind my Grandpa Lyle who I had never seen sad before she died. I have never been able to understand or accept her death, until today. I received … Continue reading

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Santa lost his coat

I made a pact with myself to write each day this month. That was dumb. Tonight I met my extended family for dinner twenty miles away. We ate (too much) and I just got home. On the way to the … Continue reading

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……fiction part 2

I had to write a piece to read aloud in class today. It is the last day of the semester and that is our only assignment. This is what I came up with: Perfecting the Panic Attack      After … Continue reading

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Birthday Tradition

It’s my birthday. I am officially 29 21. I went to work today, drove home in a snowstorm and tonight I will study for my finals. There doesn’t seem to be much excitement in birthdays after you turn 21. What’s … Continue reading

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