Bittersweet Christmas

My Mother has been very ill for several years, but this year has been the worst. To list all of her ailments would take too long. I’m staying with them temporarily because she requires so much care and my Father isn’t in the best of health himself. My family and I think that this will probably be her last Christmas. She’s only 65. I feel guilty...

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My MySpace Blues: Has This Happened To You?

(This is an older blog I found from last year. Aah, the memories. Good times!) Lately I’ve had the distinct pleasure of dealing with a few select “special friends.” By that I mean: Major harassment, very suggestive comments and/or messages (that’s why I approve all comments first!!), and my personal favorite – trying to force me...

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Airlines: Vegan or Pagan (Or Both!)

Airlines: Vegan or Pagan (Or Both!)

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ *Names of cities and/or airlines have been changed to protect… well… no one. I just like these names better.* Making airline reservations can be so boring and tedious with all the “hold please” and automated menus you must go through to get a real human on the phone; today was no exception. I loathe talking to...

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Saying Goodbye

Yesterday my son went off to visit relatives up North for 2 weeks with his Father and then on to China for the summer. He returns August 4th. Saying goodbye was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do.

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My Brain is a Fruit

My son is a very smart boy, but sometimes he says some of the strangest things I have ever heard in my life. Believe me, I’ve heard some whoppers in my time while living in Asia, but tonight was just…. tonight was just really special for some reason. I truly wonder what goes on in his head sometimes. Now more than ever. We’re sitting at home...

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