Jen came Wednesday after work to give Fingerpup a bath, but she wasn’t feeling well, so it didn’t get done that day. Her house was cold — she brought a suitcase and planned to stay until Friday morning. But, by Friday, she was still pretty sick. She didn’t even go to work today. She slept […]
Daddy died 16 years ago today. I think maybe I never really knew him. Jen came over tonight. She’s staying here because it’s going in the 20s, and she’s staying tomorrow night, too. I think my job is going to be ok. Gotta figure out the money. Maybe I can try some freelance writing. David […]
Second day at the School Board — better than orientation day. Donna took me to lunch at Sweetwater across the street. She’s very nice and very smart and she cares deeply about the work she does. I have a lot to learn — again. And I have to figure out how to make more money! […]
Tomorrow I start my new job — here goes. Today I had breakfast with Anita, Lunch with Jen and Alicia at Ballyhoo, and went to see Lord of the Rings for the third time with them. It was fun. I also increased the dose of my BP med per Dr. Wang. I need to have […]
I got a job today — with the Alachua County School Board and Americorps. At less than 2/3 of what I was making at Cox. What am I thinking? How the hell am I going to do this financially? I guess I have 2 or 3 choices — a part-time job, a home business (a […]
I’ve been out of work for almost seven months. I think I’m changing, inside, learning better how to deal with life and stress. Maybe. Running out of money again. Even after getting $2338 back from taxes. Owe all my big bills plus $1047 for property tax, $392 for homeowners insurance. All that’s on the table […]
Took Mom back to Dic’s today. House feels all empty again. Jen and I watched the Superbowl there. Had a headache all day — hope it’s allergies and not bp, but my ankle is all swollen. Anyway, the Patriots beat the Rams 20-17, yea!!! What a cool game. Need to talk to Susan about EMDR […]
It’s Monday again, and again there is no movement on any front in the job arena. I feel like crying – have felt that way practically since I woke up. I don’t really know where else to turn. I’m getting ready to try a couple of temp agencies after I drive down to workforce. I […]
Dic and Ann’s fifth anniversary. Auntie Dora died yesterday — she introduced Mom and Dad, asking them to be my cousin Richard’s god-parents. If it wasn’t for her, Jen and David and I wouldn’t be here. David called to tell me he got a line in Jesus Christ Superstar. Incredible! How things go around — […]
Late one night, about eight years before the birth of my son, my mom forwarded me a silly email that I couldn’t have possibly understood at the time. It’s one of dozens of things she forwarded to me over the years, and I have no idea if I ever replied. I get it now, mom. […]