It is Sunday evening of Thanksgiving weekend and I have a glass of eggnog heavily dosed with brandy beside me. My Christmas tree was bought and decorated this weekend. I am admiring it as I type. Oliver the Cat is unimpressed A couple of friends helped me with the tree. We decorated while sipping a … Continue reading Ghosts of Christmas Past and Present
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Missing a Best Friend after a Break Up
Eight years ago this week I broke up with my best friend of twenty-five years. It had to be done. She had been verbally abusive and controlling when we were younger, and as we got older it became worse. This was true even though we lived on opposite sides of the country from one another. … Continue reading Missing a Best Friend after a Break Up
One Year Ago Today
One year ago today: "The house buy-out amount and terms have finally been agreed upon after weeks of back-and-forth (and much money spent on attorney fees), and I had this to say about it: 'I kind of feel like celebrating tonight but in reality, I'm super tired and want to read my book.' Adulthood level: … Continue reading One Year Ago Today