Category Archives: Miscellany

And we can thank my clothes dryer for this. You see, I thought the “sacrifice” (OK, happy eating) of steak, shrimp and potatoes would be enough to convince the old gods to bring the sun back, but my dryer felt that … Continue reading →

It’s a cold and dark world out there, but things are going to get lighter. Out running errands earlier and came across some kids running a hot chocolate stand. Yes, I did pay an exorbitant amount of money for a cup … Continue reading →

Yes, I have already reached the point in my winter PTO that I have to check my watch or computer for the day of the week. If you needed to know – it is Tuesday the 19th. I got all the … Continue reading →

Seriously, it really is. The world is a very stressful place right now, and the holidays bring their own unique sets of stressors on top of all that. So, please don’t get down on yourself if you’re not dancing around in a … Continue reading →

And no Sunday Scaries here case I am on vacation for the next week and a few days, YAY! And work wasn’t a total shitshow like it usually is before I take time off. Sure, everything took 3x as long as it … Continue reading →

It is a grey, rainy, icky day around these parts – we need the rain, but I am also VERY glad that I got all my errand running done yesterday, because I do not want to leave the house today … Continue reading →

BUT – with the exception of stocking stuffers, my Christmas shopping is DONE! Lord help me, I went out and about – on a Saturday – in December. I wanted to check two local shops for a particular thing for … Continue reading →

This weekend has been quite grey and fogtastic around here. Not super great for making one’s get up and go actually get up and go. This is how Lily is handling it: As for myself, I have every damn light … Continue reading →

Yes, it’s time for the 9th Annual Bull City Foodraiser!! There is a ton of food insecurity out there, and this is a chance to help out some kids who would otherwise be facing some lean times during the holiday … Continue reading →

Now, my ridiculous cheese plate notwithstanding, our Thanksgiving is very low key. But as I sat on the sofa yesterday being intensely grateful for the day off work, it hit me how much mental energy goes into the holiday. And … Continue reading →