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Discombobulation
Why is it the weather has such a profound impact on me? We had one day of rain, and I am so out of synch with the short days, I feel really lazy. I stayed up too late last night because we had a lot to do, and today seemed very long, as in stretched out thin like a New York style pie in the hands of a skilled twirler ( Read more... ) -
Christmas Part Two
Having celebrated Christmas with my husband and kids, it's time for me to prepare for the gathering with my husband's family a half-hour's drive away ( Read more... ) -
The Tower Stands Empty
Now that I have a job working for my favorite employer, I am not in a tower anymore. I have traded my isolation for friends, income, opportunities to enrich the economy, and a sense of security ( Read more... ) -
I wished upon a star...
...and the Lord granted the dream he put in my heart! I am pleased to announce that I start my new job Monday at the agency I have always desired, at the post I've always wanted. This might not sound like a miracle to you, but it is for me. I don't live in the same town as the headquarters for this agency, and their field office in my city is ( Read more... ) -
Time Warp
Have you ever thought that time is elastic? Some days seem to stretch out and out, and be full of events and interaction - really meaningful, and rich with epiphany. Today was like that. I was really grateful for it ( Read more... ) -
Very Sad Day
I returned from visiting my family 90 minutes away in another city. I stayed two days and returned last night ( Read more... ) -
Another Nice Day in the Tower
Today I had a job interview! It was for an agency I have been wanting to work with for most of my adult life, and I wanted the job so much, I'm afraid I may have completely flubbed the interview. I am never nervous at an interview, but I was nervous at this interview. The supervisor conducting the interview was a nice person. If I don't get ( Read more... ) -
Gratitude
I returned yesterday from our Thanksgiving celebration with my husband's family. My husband's father passed away last Christmas Eve, so it was a bittersweet holiday for us all. We miss him. He was a larger-than-life patriarch that made a difference in every life he touched. He was generous of hand and spirit, and he was a fabulous grandpa to ( Read more... ) -
Candied Yams! Yes, I said CANDIED...
Well, every year I am assigned Glazed Sweet Potatoes for my Thanksgiving meal dish. I don't particularly like the dish, because I prefer roasted plain sweet potato with salt and pepper, which is one of my favorites. I do the dish because everyone wants it for this meal. I try to be a team player ( Read more... ) -
The Poor Me Syndrome
Today I need to make something to give to my son's teachers. They have all been so helpful, and I wanted so badly to give them a pie for Thanksgiving. My husband informed me last week that he was "out of money" as he puts it. What that means is, he used his cash for repairs to our water filter system, my van, and one of our computers. Instead ( Read more... )