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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Yesterday was my music lesson, so I had to drive myself there. While I was on my way home, a rock flew into my windshield. I saw it coming and was powerless to stop it. It hit with such a … Continue reading →

The last few weeks have been brutal. I can’t seem to get enough sleep. I’ve had no energy for anything but TV, and I’ve been falling asleep while watching it. As if I didn’t already have enough trouble waking in … Continue reading →

My kids are not big on chores, but if I ask one of them to unload the dishwasher, they’ll drop whatever they’re doing, run downstairs, and unload the dishwasher in a flash. Why such immediate action? Believe me, it’s not … Continue reading →