There's a routine. A way I do things. Every night before I close my eyes and sleep I turn the ringer off on my phone. Plug it in to charge and curl up on my side to close my eyes and sleep. Except last night. Last night I turned the ringer up. Set my phone … Continue reading the ringer…
Tag: death
two aprons and a garden gnome…
It's funny what your life boils down to. A few weeks ago Mike's grandmother died. It seems cold to put it so matter of factly. To state in a 7 word sentence the passing of such an amazing woman, but as my darling husband has pointed out on many an occasion, I'm cold to keep … Continue reading two aprons and a garden gnome…
funeral advice from me to you…
Don't wear kitten heels if you're attending the graveside service. It may seem like a good idea because they're black open toe sandal open back kitten heels and your flats just don't seem dressy enough and boots are not appropriate and your 3 inch heels are too much... but trust me it's not a good … Continue reading funeral advice from me to you…
and everyone
We all know that everyone dies. It's a fact of life. The fact. It's what makes us all human. Mortal. Real. That doesn't make its sting any less painful. Any less jarring. It doesn't stop you from missing someone that you love. It doesn't make knowing you will never see that joyous loving smile again … Continue reading and everyone
smoke signals
Around the time I was 15 I started sneaking cigarettes here and there... by the time I was 17 I was a smoker. I continued down that path of smoking until I was 23 years old. In November of 2000 I quit smoking. It was the very end of November, after thanksgiving. I'd tried to … Continue reading smoke signals
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