Several months after mom's death, I sorted through clothes and some personal items, but I never quite go around to going through the bulk of what was left behind. I moved into the bedroom and that was about it. It was beginning to feel like a living memorial to mom. Not only is mom not... Continue Reading →
Words from beyond
I've been trying to get my condo clean and changed up a bit since it is now actually mine. This entails going through a deep closet that's beneath stairs leading to an upper unit. I pulled most things out, threw a lot away and am now in the process of going through miscellaneous boxes. One... Continue Reading →
Social distancing and the introvert
This is somewhere around day 46 or 47 of our stay-at-home order. Our office physically closed around March 11. The students were told not to return from spring break and that classes would be conducted online. So for over a month now, I -- like so many other people around the world -- am working... Continue Reading →
One year
Tonight at 9:02, it will be a year since mom passed. I miss her every day. In some ways so much has changed. In other ways, nothing has changed. I still feel guilty for reasons known only to mom and me -- and Dan, Dad, Granddad, Grandmama, mom's dad (I have no idea what... Continue Reading →
DNA results
Recently, I have been searching through Ancestry.com for family on both sides. Out of curiosity, I have had my DNA tested by two different companies. I figure I can look through the results to see if there's anything I my doctor should know as well as see if I can find some family members. There... Continue Reading →
Gilmore Girls and Johnny Machete
I've watched the Gilmore Girls for years. While my brother was coming out of surgery, I was watching Luke's answer to Lorelei's proposal, hoping the episode concluded before I had to go to his room. Yes, I know. Bad sister! No biscuit! I watch the reruns and I have the cookbooks. The episode 18 in... Continue Reading →