Today Is For Joy

My computer has come back to me, more or less whole, and thanks be to the IRS to returning some of the money it had held hostage.

Tis An Unstable Path At Best

To follow my heart is the best that I can do.

Makes Me Ideal For Retail

I smile when I'm angry and I laugh when I'm nervous so it doesn't really come as much surprise that I have been described as 'difficult to read'.

He Isn't Much Of A Viking, Admittedly

I cannot help but think of the Swedish Chef when listening to Otyg.

Falling Asleep In Bed Just Doesn't Compare

One of the most divine pleasures in life is falling asleep on the couch.

In The Midst Of Mournful Devotions

While dressing for church (the very word feel odd on my tongue) my mind floods with memories of Sunday mornings past: pancakes, the braiding of hair, a dollar in the white envelope, cherry cough drops, and the overwhelming feeling of being out of place.

I Didn't Mean To Bring You Down

I just want to apologize to everyone who reads my blog.

It's Been A Bad Day, Please Don't Take My Picture

Just when you think everything that could go wrong has already happened and you're getting used to the idea, your hard drive dies and you start questioning your stance on the whole thing.

With A Smile From Ear To Ear

Watching a small child walk up to my register with an armload of books almost as tall as she is gives me hope for the future.

Little Accomplishments Make Such A Difference

Since going off one of my meds, I've lost five pounds!

A Bit Of Kindness Would Go Leagues

I think that despite everything I can do to the contrary or to attempt to prevent it, I am depressed about my recent job status but I don't know how to fix it.

Every Story Has A Twist

Should I view this as an opportunity for change?

Go Forth, Young One, While There Is Yet Time

Beautiful days like this make me mourn the time I spend inside.

Words On Skin

I've always wanted someone to write poetry on my body with a quill.

I Will Always Be A Poet And A Spaceman

I have to be comfortable in the fact that if I were to lose my job, the world would not come to an end, the walls of my home will not come crashing down at my feet, and beyond everything else, I will persevere.

He Gave Me Flowers That Will Never Wilt - I Keep Them With Me Always

I pride myself in not craving the useless, temporary, consumeristic goods that most people throw about on days like today but sometimes, in moments of weakness, I - too - wish for a flower that I know will die in a matter of days and cost far more than we can afford to throw at something as such.

Imagine How The Grandparents In Willy Wonka Felt

You learn a lot about a person after laying on a couch with them for a week.

Snuggle With Me, My Immune Buddy

I'm so happy that my dogs cannot catch the flu.

Existentialism On The Brink

You know you're running a high fever when you cannot be certain what is dream and what is reality.

Pick Your Reading Materials Carefully

Gene Wilder comes to me in a dream, surrounded by produce, and filled with questions for me about his auto-biography.

Beyond My Control

Physical weakness has always frightened me in ways that mental weakness has not - my body is inlaid with time bombs in the guise of malformed genes.

Lamentations Of A Sickie

Human bodies are far too fragile; you raise their core temperature five degrees and their brains begin to cook.

"I Have News"

It's a boy!

Rinse The Brush Before Moving On

I have to be careful not to allow one small occurrence to tint the memories of this wonderful day.

Triple Birthday Extravaganza!

I'm so very lucky to have such great co-workers.

I've Been With You Such A Long Time

The beautiful weather today reminded me of riding down the highway with her after leaving Eagle Island, dancing in our seats and singing along to Queen's You're My Best Friend.

Exotic!

Using mango salsa feels everyday and commonplace until I tell someone about it.

Sometimes Dreams Do Come True

Laying together on the couch - nestled against one another, fingers gently, ever so slightly, touching - we read.

I Yearn For Beauty

Flipping through 'how to paint flowers with watercolors' books for inspiration and references for Micah makes me wish that I had room in my tiny house for a studio.