A ferocious wind blew last night. We all slept heavily, and I dreamed. We were in a split level house, on the top floor, and I walked out of the room and down the stairs and heard the sickening thump thump of something heavy and soft falling behind me. Theatrical wails split the air, and…
From the Brink
We sent Patrick’s mother out on Monday to the Gun n’ Pawn to purchase a means by which to put us out of our misery. Today I can say I’m happy she declined. I’m a little wobbly, a little depleted, and a little thinner, but once more I can say I’m happy to be alive,…
Slings and Arrows
So first. I put on my suit today, for warmth, and to feel professional, and I do. BONUS Two people ask me why I look so nice for a change, where I’m interviewing and if I’ll take them with me. DOWNER I finally remember to buy a Wal Mart gift card before purchasing…
2009 Lilypads
Here are the fun things we have in store for 2009. There may be more, there may be less, but for now I’d like to think of all the wonderful things this year has to offer us, instead of the fact that all of the world’s money has fallen down a rabbit hole and everybody…
Blue Perfection
Sweet Jack is 9 months old already, and I am 18 months older than I was the day I found out we were having a baby. A friend (I forget which, now, and maybe more than one) told me that certain babies are meant to be, and they are conceived only in the perfect…