I'm going to tell on myself for a moment. You've heard stories about the memory lapses when you get older, right? I'm here to tell you that they are not myths. Unfortunately. Michelle (my youngest daughter) and I decided to walk at the nature center last week. Good hills. In the woods, so out of … Continue reading Conversations (or Confessions)
I love when Facebook Memories remind me of such happy times. I teased Mark about this conversation for MONTHS following this vacation.
Mara's birthday is tomorrow. We had her party at our place off the grid last weekend. MY mom came out for it. So there was Mara. Mara's Mom. Mara's Grandma. Mara's Great-Grandma. Explain how all that works to a four year old. Melissa: "Mara, this is you Great-Grandma. You can still just call her Grandma, … Continue reading Conversations With Mara (re: Mom)
Got a text from my daughter. Granddaughter ::requests something to dip her chicken pot pie in:: Dad: "Such as?" Granddaughter: "Yeah, I do want suchas." Dad ::makes a sandwich:: Granddaughter: "That's not suchas. That's Mayo!!" Oh man, I wish they lived closer!!!!!
Michelle, scrolling through pinterest: "Oh wow! This sounds good. ::shows picture on phone:: "Holy cow, Mom. Doesn't this look good?" ::show picture on phone:: "Oh, THIS looks delicious!" ::shows picture on phone:: Me: "You know what's delicious?" Michelle (without looking up): "If you're talking about what's on your plate, I highly doubt it!" Me: "Om … Continue reading Conversations Around Dinner Time
I've taken to talking to myself. It happens sometimes. Normally when I have a lot of thoughts going through my head. I chuckled out loud this afternoon because I realized I was talking out loud, and not just thinking my thoughts. Perhaps it's a sign of senility. I had a run on my training plan … Continue reading Conversations With The Dog
A few weeks (??months??) back I mentioned this girl. Very nice girl. Very different girl. I don't know her name. But she has approached me a lot since our initial conversation. She seems to feel comfortable starting random discussions with me. Last night after body pump I was filling up my water bottle before I … Continue reading Defining Normal
not the least bit interesting and this background is a stock photo
Running through life
the musings of a left wing left hander with two left feet
It's all Fun and Games Until the Creepy Clowns Arrive
Our family is made of four boys and two girls. They make life interesting, busy, crazy, wild, and just the way we like it!
Alternative rock for Santa Barbara
I have no idea what I'm doing
