Dear Dan, You called last night. In my dream, my cell phone rang and it was your voice. I don't remember the words, but I remember understanding that you were someone who knew the family and knew about the suicide. I recognized your voice. Parenthetically, I can still hear your voice in my mind. I... Continue Reading →
Grange Fair
Dear Dan,It's Grange time again. Last evening I went there with a friend. Of course I thought of the summers when we would visit the fair. Mom would drop off you, me and Mary Lou for the afternoon.We'd walk around, eat, look at the "animules" and ride the rides. I liked walking through and looking... Continue Reading →
Kindle vs. Dead Tree Books
I love my Kindle. His name is Vishous. I am faithful to my man V. I am in love with his technology.There are people out there who try to lure me back to the world of Dead Tree Books (DTBs) for various reasons: I'm reading a series and I'm offered a DTB because the friend... Continue Reading →
Now I am officially pissed at the IRS
I just received a letter from the IRS. They are asking for the HUD-1 form for the 3rd time. The first time they said they didn't receive it. The second time, I got receipt notice, followed by a letter saying they would make a decision in 45 days. Today I receive a letter saying they... Continue Reading →
IRS and my baby — Vishous
I get this letter from the IRS. After going through the whole "first time home buyer" thing and sending in the HUD-1 paperwork, I got a notice saying they didn't get the paperwork. I then had to send it again to Andover, MA. I did that and requested a return receipt this time. Another month... Continue Reading →
Wipeout!
Dear Dan, Last night I was watching "Wipeout." I could hear you laughing right alongside me. Since it was family night," of course I thought of us as a team competing. A) We'd laugh so hard we would have a tough time actually getting through the obstacle course or B) We'd be beating each other... Continue Reading →
It's My World 