Category Archives: Crazy Me

As Expected

Posted on 11/26/2025 by chick

It’s been over a month since I quit my music composition lessons. I have started several new pieces, but I haven’t written more than a few measures for any one of them. Without someone to push me, I don’t know … Continue reading →

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Cheatah Time

Posted on 11/25/2025 by chick

It’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but I have already officially started Christmas shopping. I want to believe this will somehow give me an edge on the holiday. But, thinking back on the past, I know I’ve started my holiday prep … Continue reading →

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Not That Old

Posted on 10/26/2025 by chick

My hubby and I both were made to feel old last week. For me, it was my physical therapist saying that I’m “almost the exact same age” as her mom. I can’t speak for my husband, but my feelings were … Continue reading →

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TGIF

Posted on 10/24/2025 by chick

Friday, as the end of the workweek, is supposed to be a day to look forward to, a day when you can feel the metaphorical yoke lifting off your shoulders, however briefly. But, because my music lessons were on Friday, … Continue reading →

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Taking a Break

Posted on 10/20/2025 by chick

I broke up with my music boyfriend last week. That is, I ended my music lessons. I’d intended to wait until the end of October, but by Friday I felt 100% certain about what I wanted to do. Plus, I … Continue reading →

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Ode to the Library

Posted on 09/01/2025 by chick

My daughter went to the public library one day last week to hang out with her friends for a few hours. It made me nostalgic for the days, so long ago, when I used to meet up with my friends … Continue reading →

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Looking for the Impossible

Posted on 08/13/2025 by chick

Every year around this time I start looking at lake cottages for sale. They are always out of my reach financially, though at one point they felt “only just” out of reach, as if at any moment we’d find the … Continue reading →

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30 Years

Posted on 08/12/2025 by chick

I had my 30-year work anniversary last month. I got a card and a bonus from my employers. That was nice. But I am so tired of my job! And after 30 years, I’m certainly justified in feeling that way. … Continue reading →

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Outside in the Middle of the Day

Posted on 08/10/2025 by chick

The sweet pepperbush’s season is all but over. I can no longer smell its fragrance on the air, and most of its flowers have turned brown. A few clovers linger in the front yard and the bees still visit, one … Continue reading →

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Mental Vacation Over

Posted on 08/10/2025 by chick

I had decided to take the entire summer off from music composition lessons, because I was feeling worn out from work and lack of sleep. Meanwhile, Livia had expressed interest in taking piano lessons, and I thought, “Why not give … Continue reading →

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