A couple of nights before we had services for Paul in England*, a woman I know told me a story about feathers. She said when…
I suppose this is a good time to give an update on my travels, since I’ve arrived in Stirling, Scotland, and am now out and…
Ah, the modern world. Don’t you love how it’s filled with gadgets and gizmos aplenty and whozits and whatzits galore? After all, it means that…
Wow! Can you believe that I’m flying “home” to Scotland tomorrow? Or should I say today, since it’s past midnight in the homeland (why am…
Today is the long-awaited Doctor Who Marathon with my 14-year-old nephew, Parker; 13-year-old niece, Cassandra; and Parker’s best friend, Hattie. We are kicking back eating…
A few months ago, I decided that I wanted to run “one last race” with my nephews before I left for Scotland, so I searched…
For more than two years now, my nights have been haunted with horrible dreams. I call them “widow dreams” and I understand from other widow(er)s…
Last summer I shared with you my rocky start in life as an illegitimate, homeless transient. Well, it would seem that I’m back to a…
Tonight is my last night in my house – the house I purchased with Paul a little over three years ago. This was our home; this was…
About two months ago I wrote about how distraught and heartbroken I was over the apparent loss of my beloved first (and only) mixed tape…
I said goodbye to Schrodie today and whilst it breaks my heart, I am certain that her new home will be a good place and…
After five years at Washington State University, I am now officially unemployed. Funnily, my five-year service certificate arrived today, too! I’m very sad about this…
Three weeks before we moved into our house, I found an Art Deco table on CraigsList for $20. I emailed the link to Paul then…
Today is the 235th birthday of my beloved America. I always get a bit weepy on Independence Day because my patriotism always gets the better…
Well, I’ve finally done it. I’ve finally cleaned out Paul’s side of the closet. It only took more than two years… I don’t know what…
Life is very stressful for me right now and I am feeling the effects in the core of my being. I have a sneaking suspicion…
Yesterday’s post was a bit sad and whilst I’d love to say that I’m over it and that the world is all unicorns and rainbows…
I’m really tired of getting rid of stuff. It really hurts to part with even the most simple of items. I struggle each time I…
I got my UK visa today! Yay!! Actually, I got the email on Monday telling me I’d been approved but wanted to wait until it…
Last August I wrote a post titled Plus One, and for the months between then and now my life was thrown into this weird world…