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2017-11-17 12:46
The eastern cottonwood in the backyard is being taken down today. She's massive, 80-90 ft tall and was planted by the original owner soon after the house was built in 1930. She's been dying… Read More
2017-07-14 17:37
True story, and this takes courage to say out loud:
I bought a bathing suit today, the first one I've owned in 25 years. It's actually a 2 piece too, long top with traditional bottom (tankin… Read More
2017-06-12 11:39
Woke up at 0300. Thank goodness I had Jen set her alarm on her phone since the hotel one did not work. Got dressed, checked out, and caught an Uber to the airport (we split the cost)… Read More
2017-06-12 11:38
At 0245 Pacific time, we split from the Seattle rail cars and are on our way to Pasco. Wide awake, we went ahead and got ready. Neither of us could really sleep.
Arriving in Pasco, we deboa… Read More
2017-06-05 05:26
What a busy day. Still on East Coast time, Jen and I were up early. We met up with Dennis and sat in the Observation Deck. Dennis was nice and got me coffee when our car attendant made some… Read More
2017-06-04 03:16
Broke my toenail last night climbing into the bunk. Oops. Luckily Jen had clippers with her and I had bandaids.
Got up and was in the dining car for breakfast early. Had a chicken biscuit a… Read More
2017-06-03 02:54
Joanna made two trips to ferry the 5 of us to Wollaston T. We all bought our tickets and rode to South Station. The Amtrak was literally above it.
Looked around and ended up in the Acela lo… Read More
2017-06-02 13:34
Having a fantastic time!
When I landed, I texted LV to tell her I arrived. She met me out front in the loading zone. Had a brief tour of Boston and then went to Quincy Shores (Wollaston) fo… Read More
2017-06-02 13:11
Charged phone and updated everyone. On plane to Boston now. Looks like my seat partner is a no show. Yeah! I like that. Funny because they said it was a sold out flight and I see 2 other rou… Read More
2017-06-01 14:15
I landed in LaGuardia, a very violent, short runway. Then, we had to take a bus shuttle to the actual airport. My connection was as far away as humanly possible. I'm overheated and out of br… Read More
2017-06-01 14:12
Random thoughts.
I remember when you could smoke on a plane. Had ashtrays in armrests.
This plane is unbelievably narrow. Reminds me of MRI tube. Gonna meditate.
ChihuahuaGuy announced he… Read More
2017-06-01 00:46
I think I'm all packed and ready to go. Only thing left is my insulin pen, I'm packing that after I use it. I'm so excited, I can barely stand it.
I do feel terrible that I'm leaving Sharky… Read More
2017-05-31 15:53
Sharky flew in last night and DW picked him up at the airport for us. So grateful for his friendship.
Doing last minute things, like laundry and checking in online at the airport. Things su… Read More
2017-05-29 13:15
Sharky finally called me this morning. He's exhausted and frustrated by it all. His mom is scared, frustrated, angry and combative and he's taking the brunt of it all.
He's flying home tomor… Read More
2017-05-28 20:15
Been running around like crazy this weekend. Errands to Walgreens, Publix, the bank, Winn-Dixie, Wal-Mart and Aldi's.
Friday, Petunia was picked up in the morning by her friend CH's mom and… Read More
2017-05-26 12:10
Surprise. Turns out M bought brother J a ticket to fly to CA too. He had never flown before, so I'm sure it was quite the experience.
Yesterday, Sharky got off work at 2 and came home, ate… Read More
2017-05-25 14:20
Sharky's mom and stepdad traveled to CA last weekend to visit the stepdad's son's family. After they arrived, mom got very sick and couldn't breathe. They rushed her to hospital where she wa… Read More
2017-05-23 12:10
Sunday was a lazy day. Sharky and Petunia went to Davey's and came home at lunch.
Yesterday, I went to the doctor's to get my blood test results. Everything looked good. My A1c went up a li… Read More
2017-05-21 01:34
Ran a lot of errands today. Went to JHS on Beach Boulevard and got Tony Elliott's heartworm and flea medication. Then went to FCNMHP on Cassat and bought Rosie's flea meds. Came home and the… Read More
2017-05-19 15:35
When I was getting ready for the Yelp party last night, I almost started packing for the trip. It's so tempting but I must resist. I'm starting to gather things up around the house and I'm m… Read More
2017-05-19 15:26
Had a fabulous time last night at "Yelp's Caffeinated Deep Dive at Vagabond Coffee." Will (the owner), along with baristas Courtney & Mitch, threw a fantastic, fun, and educational bash… Read More
2017-05-17 12:04
Monday was Petunia's counseling. The 2nd counselor is leaving to take care of a sick child, so we met counselor #3. This one is a little older than me and Petunia seems to feel more comforta… Read More
2017-05-17 11:58
Little known fact. One of my first jobs in the military was to update a
guest list that was a big as a phone book. By the time you finished, you
had to start over again. I vomited almost e… Read More
2017-05-17 11:41
Had a lovely time today.
Got to the Cool Moose at 0802 am and it was already more than 1/2 way filled. They open at 0800 but I think there was a line so they just let people in early. Glad… Read More
2017-05-13 21:09
Went to the new Aldi's yesterday. It was really nice, with a lot of great deals.
Won a free breakfast at the Cool Moose for Mother's Day, so we are going there tomorrow morning and then to t… Read More
2017-05-12 15:40
Still making lists for upcoming trip. So excited. Received my plane reservations yesterday. Going to have to arrange transportation to airport with Davey.
An Aldi's opened yesterday up on No… Read More
2017-05-10 15:21
Sharky's trip to MI is officially postponed. I'm sad because I think this is the perfect time to go, but I'm not the one planning or paying for this trip.
I'm so excited about my upcoming t… Read More
2017-05-09 02:35
Had a fasting labs doctor appointment this morning. Saw a new student doctor. He was very nice, but had a super strong Haitian accent - kept saying diabetee. That was annoying. Lol
Swung by… Read More
2017-05-07 13:22
Went to the Riverside Art Market's "Arf Barket" day. Had a nice time seeing all the dogs and walked on the North Riverbank walk from RAM to the old firehouse.
Had lunch at home and everyone… Read More
2017-05-05 13:46
It's Cinco de Mayo today. Budget doesn't allow going out, but we're going to have Tex-Mex for dinner anyway.
Yelp sent a large coupon for a grocery delivery service, so I'm taking advantage… Read More
2017-05-04 21:07
Had a good time last night at Art Walk listening to the Symphony. Was extremely difficult to walk, so didn't go far. Tried to go to library but upstairs was closed. Went to MOCA but the exhi… Read More
2017-05-03 17:41
My hip is still wonky. Walked around the neighbors yard and found some more of the almost dead begonia to try and save. Hip kept slipping. Got worse last night when I watered the outside pla… Read More
2017-05-02 12:42
Ended up not doing anything last night. Had a very bad pms day, cried at everything. Totally miserable. Had to run to the bathroom every 2 hours (or less). I go back to the doc on Monday for… Read More
2017-05-01 14:23
Reading on FB about a friend's desire to resume "journaling" prompted
me to get off my ass and try to get back into it myself. I feel guilty
about not keeping up after so many years of blo… Read More
2017-01-19 14:25
I'm so angry. We think the neighbors on the other side left and abandoned their dogs in the back yard.
Sharky gave the numbers to animal control and humane society to the slum lord who will… Read More
2016-11-24 14:01
I'm grateful for many things; my husband, kids, critters, family and friends.
Going to be a small holiday this year, just the 3 of us and DW. My other kids cannot come home this year, but I… Read More
2016-11-12 03:23
It was, frankly, a surreal 50th birthday. I mean, think about it, I'm 50. What is 50? There's a lot of deep thinking going on here along with other, sadder circumstances I don't want to talk… Read More
2016-11-05 14:31
I went to the Murray Hill Library to early vote and it was a horrible clusterfuck. Tiny claustrophobic room, no logical flow of stations (so people wandered around aimlessly), and rude… Read More
2016-10-06 15:50
I am emotionally exhausted from errands today. We missed large crowds, thankfully, and there were a lot of good people, but a lot of rude ones as well. If you have to go out today, be extra… Read More
2016-10-03 13:52
From my review:
First off, thank you Chef Gilbert for once again generously opening your
doors to Yelp and thank you too, Matthew, for coordinating all of this.
Chef Gilbert really seems… Read More
2016-09-06 14:51
From the review:
My husband and I had a wonderful time yesterday at the GUK BBQ Elite
Express. It was our first time there and we loved every minute of it.
Chef Gilbert was awesome, as we… Read More
2016-09-06 14:30
From my review:
First off, thank you Matthew for arranging this. It was wonderful to
finally meet you. Thanks to Matt and the rest of the staff of Il Desco -
this was an amazing night.I l… Read More
2016-09-06 14:07
From my review:
Had a marvelous time. Thank you, Matt and the staff of Outback, for
setting this up. All the food was delicious (save for a wee bit of fishy
lobster in the appetizer). I'v… Read More
2016-09-06 13:57
#FridayCoffeeWithRita at Tar-Jhay (aka Target). Teehee! The barista was very nice and filled mine up fuller since I did not get whipped cream on my caramel frappuccino. Rita had the double f… Read More
2016-09-06 13:54
#FridayCoffeeWithRita is at the #coolmoosecafejax for lunch. Yes, we both had 2 cups of coffee along with our food. Lol We've been huge #coolmoosejax
fans for a very long time, an… Read More
2016-09-06 13:52
Summer is over, school is back in session, and #FridayCoffeeWithRita
is back! Today is a special edition with my first-born, his first
chance to join in. We went to Maple Street Biscuit Co… Read More
2016-05-21 17:44
No #FridayCoffeeWithRita because someone had a beach date with the BF and family. (Hint: it wasn't me.) So we swung by #krispykreme to use excellent coupons that expired today Read More
2016-05-09 12:40
2016-05-09 11:46
Had a lovely #FridayCoffeeWithRita today in Orange Park at #theurbanbeancoffeehousecafe
. We split two donuts, a churro and a maple bacon one. Both were
equally delicious, cakey but not he… Read More
2016-05-09 11:43
Today's #FridayCoffeeWithRita was at Bakery Ribault in 5 Points. Rita had an Earl Grey tea and I had a #cappuccino
(both very good) . We split a pain au chocolat (chocolate croissant)
whic… Read More
2016-04-18 09:58
Shaky dropped me off at his boss's house to attend a child's birthday party and he went home. I was not happy about it. I say on a couch and played games on my phone until I saw that some pe… Read More
2016-04-08 19:02
Today's #FridayCoffeeWithRita is with Rita's bff, Bethany. We ordered drinks from Bold Bean Coffee Roasters (honey latte, iced mocha, and a … Read More
2016-04-08 19:00
Today's #FridayCoffeeWithRita
was back at Community Loaves, this time with Rita's friend Candi. We
had, on the left, a cappuccino, a cup of nettle tea, split a British… Read More
2016-03-25 15:17
Today's #FridayCoffeeWithRita was a cheap, quick one using our calendar coupons from Krispy Kreme. Had Bunny Bum and Easter Egg decorated donuts, Rita had a hot chocolate and I had a regular… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Auntie Sue was moved out of the hospital and into a care facility that is practically behind the apartment complex they live in. Mom is hoping she'll qualify for home health nursing to take… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Hmm, didn't realize that I did not update Sunday nor Monday.
Sunday, Sharky went sailing with Mr. DW and some of D's friends that Sharky actually knew years ago when they all worked togethe… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
After picking up Petunia, we just went to Starbuck's by Publix. The sun was finally out, after a crappy morning, so we sat outside and enjoyed actually sitting in the sunlight without feelin… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Sharky's coworker quit last week, but is working this last week, so he asked if I could come up with an idea to do something for the co-worker. I honestly couldn't think of anything, so I su… Read More
2016-03-18 19:10
I took Rita out for lunch (no school, spring break). We went to a fave place but instead of ordering my usual, I had a liverwurst on rye with onions, lettuce, tomato and mayo. I haven't had… Read More
2016-03-18 15:03
Tony Elliott's first peticure was almost a complete success. He was very over-excited and nervous, had a wee piddle moment (first time ever) and barked at a large dog. But once the ladies to… Read More
2016-03-12 21:48
It's #FridayCoffeeWithRita
and we are back at our neighborhood coffee shop. We split an apple hand
pie, Rita had a spiced chai tea and I had my usual cappuccino. I'm
usually not a fan of… Read More
2016-03-12 21:42
Today's #FridayCoffeeWithRita
was a quickie through the Elliano's drive-thru. I had the Tuscan Toffee
frozen latte and Rita had the Creme de Menthe version. Mine was the
best. Lol Read More
2016-03-12 21:37
Back to our own 'hood for today's #FridayCoffeeWithRita at Sweet Theory Baking Company - a #vegan
bakery. The cinnamon roll we had was delicious and I would never guess
it was vegan. They… Read More
2016-03-12 21:31
Wonderful lunch at Cozy Tea for our #FridayCoffeeWithRita.
I had a small pot of Earl Grey and Rita had the Angel Dream. Earl Grey
is my favorite, has been since childhoo… Read More
2016-03-12 21:30
Today's #FridayCoffeeWithRita stars Rita who obviously did not want her picture taken. We went to the #Starbucks
by home to try their heavily promoted "molten chocolate" VD special
drinks… Read More
2016-03-12 21:30
Today we went to Community Loaves in Murray Hill for the first time, although I've been a fan of their bread for a while (buying it at RAM). Such a beautiful day, we sat in the garden behind… Read More
2016-02-09 22:48
Auntie
Sue died last night about 10:30 pm. Mom went over about 9am and Sue was
screaming in pain. Found a doc about 10ish who ordered morphine. Which,
of course, didn't fucking arrive unt… Read More
2016-02-08 15:17
Auntie Sue is dying. Mom said that the rehab people treated her awfully, trying to force her out because insurance won't pay for dying people in rehab. She hopefully will be transferred to h… Read More
2016-02-01 14:14
Day 27: Make Your Own Mantra
“Timid thoughts, do not be afraid of me.
I am a poet.”
— Rabindranath Tagore
1. Choose an adjective (timid, boring, fearful, lazy… Read More
2016-02-01 13:52
Today we went to Community Loaves in Murray Hill for the first time, although I've been a fan of their bread for a while (buying it at RAM). Such a beautiful day, we sat in the garden behind… Read More
2016-01-29 16:46
Day 26: Focus On What Excites You
“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.”
— Oprah Winfrey
I am so excited… when… Read More
2016-01-28 15:46
Day 25: Dare To Be Powerful
“When I dare to be powerful—to use my strength in
service of my vision—then it becomes less and less important whether I
am afraid.”… Read More
2016-01-28 15:43
Had chili cheese dogs for dinner last night. Really good, considering I used canned chili (Wolf brand). lol Have leftovers for lunch. Yeah me!
Right after Sharky left for work this morning… Read More
2016-01-27 17:13
Day 24: Is Your Life Shrinking or Expanding?
“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.”
— Anaïs Nin
What makes my world larger…… Read More
2016-01-27 17:10
Day 23: Accessing Your Genius
“Genius is talent set on fire by courage.”
— Henry Van Dyke
I’ve been nurturing this spark of an idea… of being completely… Read More
2016-01-25 14:39
Auntie Sue is still hanging in there. She had the chest drainage tube removed on Saturday, and from everyone says, that's one of the worst things ever. I'll call mom later today, since she s… Read More
2016-01-25 14:26
Day 22: Love the Moment (Right Now)
“Love the moment and the energy of that moment will spread beyond all boundaries.”
— Corita Kent
Right now… (descri… Read More
2016-01-25 14:20
Day 21: Finding Your Higher Purpose
“You must set forth and find the
center of your interest. You are a creator, but you must find your
interest and then dedicate yourself to that… Read More
2016-01-25 14:19
Day 20: What's Right With You?
“Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”
― A. A. Milne
I am brave bec… Read More
2016-01-25 14:16
Day 19: Use Whatever You've Got
“Art is a wound turned into light.”
― Georges Braque
I survived: a trip and stay in the hospital from high blood sugar and high bl… Read More
2016-01-21 17:03
Day 18: Don't Give Up
“Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come.
You wait and watch and work: you don… Read More
2016-01-20 19:27
Day 17: When Sparks Fly
“At times our own light goes out
and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to
think with deep gratitude of those who have light… Read More
2016-01-19 14:29
Day 16: If You're Going Through Hell
“If you are going through hell, keep going.”
― Winston Churchill
In as few words as possible, the particular hell I’… Read More
2016-01-19 13:36
Today is the day Auntie Sue goes in for surgery. In fact, she's in there right now as I type this. Tried to call mom yesterday but everything was hysterical and she wasn't able to call me ba… Read More
2016-01-18 14:22
Day 15: The Art of Resting
“It’s
very important that we relearn the art of resting and relaxing. Not
only does it help prevent the onset of many illnesses that develop
thro… Read More
2016-01-18 13:53
Day 14: An Unexpected Doorway to the Warrior's World
“Rejoicing in ordinary things is not sentimental or
trite. It actually takes guts. Each time we drop our complaints and
allow… Read More
2016-01-18 13:49
Day 13: On Fire From Within
“As if you were on fire from within.
The moon lives in the lining of your skin.”
― Pablo Neruda
The fire within I am kindling&helli&hell…Read More
2016-01-18 13:45
Day 12: Difficulty As Wayfinding Tool
“The difficulty that accompanies you is less like the dark than a trusted lantern to see your way by.”
― Eudora Welty
The… Read More
2016-01-14 18:41
Day 11: Daring to Be Yourself
“We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be.”
― May Sarton
If I dared to be myself… Read More
2016-01-13 14:44
Day 10: In Which We Have a Group Hug with Uncertainty
"Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainty”
— Erich Fromm
Certainty is perfect kno… Read More
2016-01-12 14:19
Day 9: Brave Enough
“Be brave enough to live life creatively. The creative place where no one else has ever been.”
― Alan Alda
I live my life creatively by&hell&hell…Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It's 2016 and after a brief holiday hiatus, #FridayCoffeeWithRita is back! Today we went to Old Cup Cafe in Avondale. I had a cappuccino (unbelievably strong), Rita had a hot chocolate (good… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Day 6: The Enemy of All Art
“Self-consciousness is the enemy of all art, be it acting, writing, painting, or living itself, which is the greatest art of all.”
― Ray… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Day 5: What To Do When Problems Overwhelm
“What an overwhelming lesson to all artists! Be not afraid of absurdity; do not shrink from the fantastic. Within a dilemma, choose the most… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Day 8: Dare to Live Your Dreams
“Dare to live the dreams you have dreamed for yourself.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson
I’ve been quietly courageous… Hav… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I had a horrible stomach ache most of yesterday, so Sharky & Petunia had a frozen pizza and I had a can of Campbell's chicken noodle soup for dinner. Not fancy, but it sure helped.
Got… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Day 7: If You Struggle with Being Seen
“Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day whispering, 'I will try again tomorrow.'”… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Daring to Begin: Day 1 (A 30 Day Journal Project)
(Join in at http://www.lisasonora.com/30-day-journal-project/)
“All glory comes from daring to begin.”
― Ruskin Bond… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
BOOKS READ:
Yes, My Accent is Real by Kunal Nayyar
Saint Odd (Odd Thomas: 7) by Dean Koontz
Shiver of Light (Merry Gentry #9) by Laurell K. Hamilton
The Witch of Painted Sorrows b… Read More
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