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Like, totally
So, I went to the Burlington Mall today because I was in need of "foundation garments" and that seemed to be the most efficient way to get them.
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Movie Review
I went to see Casanova on Tuesday with blimix , zimarra , and pumpkineve . The movie outing was my idea, and I got the impression they were all glad I'd suggested it. Alas, we didn't get a chance to discuss the movie afterwards, because blimix and zimarra had to rush off to go explore a nice, dank dungeon.
I had forgotten until I saw the credits that one of the reasons ( Read more... ) -
Egg salad
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Weird dream, good aftermath
This morning, I dreamt about my brother H, who was estranged from my mom.
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Random puzzlement #17,462
Why are floor-mounted heating vents for hot air systems customarily placed nearest to the walls, where they're most likely to be blocked by furniture? Doesn't it make more sense to center them so the nice, expensive BTUs can spread out into the room before shooting straight up to the ceiling? -
Memorial service
My mom's memorial service will be Saturday, January 7, at 3:00 PM. It will be in the Appleton Room of the Francis Cabot Lowell Mill in Waltham, where she lived.
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I'm a lucky woman
My family and I continue to do remarkably well, I think. In my case, this is due in no small part to the love and support of my friends. blimix continues to rack up karmic brownie points.
The last time he came down, he brought a card full of messages of love and support from my fellow Philosophy Diners. I started crying (in a good way) the moment I ( Read more... ) -
A good day
Today was warm, comfortable, mellow, and happy. The niecelets bickered less than usual, pleasant and useful loot was exchanged, and the food was tres yummioso. Prodigious mountains of dishes were washed. We began dinner with a grace said by my mother's dear friend, whom we've adopted, and then by sharing toasts and memories of Mom.
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It's over.
Mom died somewhere between 3:00 and 3:20 this afternoon. I was in the room so my brother J. could get some sleep (on the cot the nurses brought in), and blimix was in the room so I could be. I hadn't been able to deal, before. It was very quiet, very peaceful. As I hoped, I didn't notice the moment my mom stopped breathing.
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Can't sleep
Feh. I fell asleep just fine, but couldn't turn my mental to-do list off when I woke up about an hour ago. Maybe this'll help.
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