I got new glasses today for the first time in nearly ten years. As a result, I can see things more clearly than ever before. It took a little getting used to because my old glasses have lenses that are oval-shaped with a light wire rim on the top halves. This pair has rectangle lenses… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Family and/or Relationships
I Am Broken
I am broken. After a really shitty week, I give up. Many of my friends have bolstered my spirits (and a big thank you to you all), but the lingering sadness, pain, anger, and hopelessness have persisted. I am vulnerable with no defense to the attacks that seemingly come from all side. Of course, I… Continue Reading
Babysitting for Dummies, Part II
So, this is the continuation of Minna’s Adventures in Babysitting. Last night, I went to bed around 1:30 a.m. I optimistically set my alarm for 9:00 a.m. because I had to be out of the house by 9:20 a.m. I fell asleep around 2:00 a.m., which would have given me seven hours if I had… Continue Reading
Babysitting for Dummies
So, my middle nephew came over to play and spend the night. He is the very sensitive, prone-to-melting-down-in-a-minute, extremely intelligent, and hard-to-handle boy who takes up much of his parents’ attention–and patience. He is the most brilliant of his siblings, and if he makes it through his furious fives, he will do something amazing with… Continue Reading
Do You Believe in Love?
My friend, Rubo, and I have been have a FB/Yahoo Messenger conversation about love. Well, we were when I was actually on FB. I am taking a hiatus because the FB police are after me–again. Anyway, she turned me on to a group named The Storys. They are a Welsh band, and I am totally… Continue Reading
For Mah Fellahs
Now, I know that I have some male readers. I don’t want you to feel left out because I’ve been posting for mah ladies lately. To that end, I have a special post just for you today. Do you all feel flattered and special? Good. Let’s get started. As you know, I have been in… Continue Reading
Childfree, and Loving It!
My mom’s birthday was yesterday. We celebrated, just the two of us, and then we went to my brother’s house today for a second round of celebration. My brother’s family was going to come to our house, but my niece got sick, so my brother decided it would be better if we went over there.… Continue Reading
How YOU Doin’?
I hate people en masse. This might be a surprise to the people who don’t know me in the real world, but my close friends are nodding their heads in agreement. They don’t worry if they don’t hear from me in days, weeks, months, years….I hole up in my house and don’t poke out… Continue Reading
One Hour
One hour. That’s all it took before I felt like a big, ugly oaf. That is when my mom brought out the clothes she had brought from Taiwan for me. This year, the fashion over there is skinny pants coupled with long, slim shirts. Now, even in my best of times, that is not… Continue Reading
Weightier
Well, since I’m up when I don’t want to be (like that’s anything new), I thought I’d whip off an entry since I slacked off last night. Then, I really must clean as we (by we, I mean I) are coming down to crunch time. The score is tied, and with 5 seconds left, a… Continue Reading