Our landlords have rented out our backyard to campers for $200 a month. The unthinkable has happened. Our space in this sprawling universe has been commandeered for a profit. There are no other houses to move to in this tiny, renter-unfriendly town. I have talked with the city officials and according to land use code 15.44 this is illegal. I am not ( Read more... )

just got home from work and I have to unwind a bit before I hope into the family bed and try not to wake hubby and babe with my restless energy. I am really enjoying my new job as a CNA in a hospital. Compared to my last one, I spend more time talking and doing small helpful tasks and less time grunting and moving large people around. And I feel ( Read more... )

Starting to get more skilled in the digital world- sort of a cool thing. More pictures on their way. Today I am content with A and R, feeling restful and chock full of peace. I love Saturdays because there is a local market with yummy fresh produce. I feel good buying local goods, and it makes me appreciate having money to buy yummy veggies- plus ( Read more... )

I am wondering now, should I have another baby? Should I not and go to school next fall? How does one decide this rationally? A "sort-of" friend of mine just announced she is pregnant (her son is 2 weeks younger than my daughter) so her babies would be 22 months apart. I was shocked at first- what a lot of work that will be, I am tired just ( Read more... )

A is not napping and instead sitting in the rocker saying her words. Thought I would carve out a few minutes to think and write, while she does not need me. It is cloudy and sunny and breezy here. A good day. Trying to figure out what I am going to use this journal for. Personal, private moments revealed or everyday journaling, or both. It is ( Read more... )