Category Archives: Crazy Me

Because Duh

Posted on 02/12/2025 by chick

It’s been a cold winter so far. We had one cold snap so deep that the temperature was hovering around 0 when the kids were headed out to the bus stop. They don’t normally wear coats, let alone hats, gloves, … Continue reading →

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Fortuitous Reading

Posted on 02/07/2025 by chick

I have a new bad habit: every time I reach down to the floor to grab something or stand up from a seated position, I make a noise that’s anywhere from a gasp to a groan. I can’t seem to … Continue reading →

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It’s So Unfair (Woe Is Me)

Posted on 02/04/2025 by chick

After the alarm on my alarm clock died, I never replaced the clock. Instead I’ve been using the alarm on my phone. The alarm on my phone also reminds me when to take my medication. The kids and I refer … Continue reading →

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Enough With the Perfume Already

Posted on 02/02/2025 by chick

I’m so tired of everyone else’s obsession for perfumes. As sometimes sensitive to smells, it’s annoying that every product in the universe now comes with a noxious cloud of fragrance. Take trash bags, for example. One day I was sorting … Continue reading →

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Stuff

Posted on 01/03/2025 by chick

American homes are bursting at the seams with stuff. It’s understandable. Having lots of stuff can be comforting, and I’ve always felt that it’s fine as long as you can keep it under control. Control is tough, though, especially when … Continue reading →

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12/21/2024

Posted on 12/01/2024 by chick

I tried listening to The Nutcracker Suite on YouTube the other day, but there were all these weird, nonrhythmic beats that were driving me nuts. Turns out it was a live recording of the ballet. All those little thuds were … Continue reading →

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11/16/2024

Posted on 11/16/2024 by chick

I hate to say it, but I may need to bring back the Daily Minimum. The Daily Minimum was a short list of tasks that I forced myself do every day during the early stages of the Pandemic. It helped … Continue reading →

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Mid-November Musings

Posted on 11/15/2024 by chick
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Am I Going to Cry?

Posted on 11/06/2024 by chick

Am I going to cry today? I’ve got tears in my eyes, and they’re getting kind of pushy. To hold them in would be a small personal victory, and I sure would love a win, however inconsequential. But I fear, … Continue reading →

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It’s the Small Things

Posted on 11/03/2024 by chick

Usually the end of Daylight Saving Time hits when I’m asleep, but I happened to be awake and looking at my computer screen as the hour approached 2:00 a.m. last night. I watched the computer’s clock go directly from 1:59 … Continue reading →

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