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Rough Week
I’ve been having a rough week at work. Yesterday I pointed out to my boss that, through no fault of mine, there was a massive flaw in the computer-generated project I was working on. She forwarded the info to her … Continue reading
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No Evil Genies, Please
My boss had been on vacation for two weeks, but she finally returned Monday. This could have been a cause for celebration, because she’s a great boss and she usually has all the answers. But, the first e-mail she sent … Continue reading
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7/5/2024
After a few weeks of sleeping in most mornings, I’m starting to feel more like myself again. Emotionally I’m doing a lot better, not constantly on the edge of tears (though that new work laptop sure was pushing me in … Continue reading
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6/30/2024
Thunderstorms tore through town one night last week, knocking out our electricity. With neither fan nor AC, the bedroom was hot, and sleep was nearly impossible. The next morning found me sad and grumpy, up early because I couldn’t sleep, … Continue reading
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6/21/2024
I worry sometimes that if I say (or write) something that sounds wishful, then that “wish” might be granted to me, but in the most awful way, as if by an Evil Genie. To forestall such an event, I often … Continue reading
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6/20/2024
I’m sick of my job. I’ve had the same job for nearly 30 years, and while I still enjoy it sometimes, it’s not as much fun as it used to be, nor is it likely to get better. In saying … Continue reading
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What I’m Thinking About Today
It’s tough enough that my husband and I, at 50+-years-old, are starting to feel the effects of age on ourselves. It’s worse that we have to see our parents suffer age’s extremes. And it’s worse yet that we know we’re … Continue reading
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6/14/2024
Today was Marshall’s last day of the 2023-2024 school year! So of course he missed the bus this morning…. Monday is an optional school day for Livia, but I think she’s going to go for the Flag Day activities. I … Continue reading
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Dangerous Day
One morning last week, Livia thought she was late for the bus, so she ran toward the bus stop. She slipped and fell, ripping open her hand and her knee on the driveway. Poor thing. My husband patched her up, … Continue reading
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The State of My Health
My new retinoschisis medication makes it harder for me to stay hydrated, and it seems to have worsened my tinnitus. Otherwise I’ve been doing OK with it. My eyes at least feel stronger. That is, I’ve had fewer bleary-eyed days … Continue reading
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