The Reluctant Grownup – Page 303 – Growing old gracelessly.

Categorizing Things is Overrated, Holidays and Celebrations

Holiday Recap, Part One

I’ve taken a bajillion days off. It’s been largely wonderful – with a little stomach flu thrown in – and I’ve still got tomorrow’s holiday off. I’m going to use…

January 1, 2017

HR Managin', Sixteen Tons

Slap My Hand!

At the place where I work, we make stuff. We make stuff that has to stay clean, because it can be used in medical supplies, baby wipes, and other similar…

August 2, 2007

Categorizing Things is Overrated

Birth Story – The Gory Details Part One

On Wednesday, April 23rd, I went to an appointment, and my dilation was measured – a loose 1 cm. I was pretty excited by that news – things were coming…

September 16, 2008

I Wonder What Life Would Be Like If I’d Never Gone to HC?

RG / April 16, 2007

Hello, and welcome to the blog. I’ll be your hostess each Monday and every fourth Friday – my name is G Love, and I will endeavor to be as interesting for you as…

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Today's News

RG / April 12, 2007

Two news items that struck me today: Kurt Vonnegut dies at 84 Abortion ultrasound viewing advances in South Carolina Not particularly happy about either. Yes, I’m going there, I’m throwing…

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In Defense of Organized Religion

RG / April 9, 2007

At 6 years old, she went to church every Sunday, with her mom, her two little sisters. Dad didn’t always go. Mom’s look told the kids she would brook no discussion about this;…

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The Unhappy Waiter and The Bioluminescence

RG / April 7, 2007

Like everywhere on the islands, Saman Tree is a large open air restaurant. Ceiling fans spin lazily, and all tables face the spectacular view of the red ceramic-tiled terrace with gleaming blue-potted plants, the sparkling bay just beyond.…

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Tax Fun

RG / April 4, 2007

Sorry to post two of these in a day. But during the encounter described below, in abbreviated but word-for-word detail (except for the names), the only thing that kept me from losing my mind and/or…

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