Friday night is date night

I love Friday evenings, especially when it’s my weekend with Critter.  Last year we would go to Leo’s Coney Island for dinner then watch a movie.  This evening, he wants to cook.  So, he’s making me Ham and Egg Hashbrowns and we’ll rent a movie – probably Fever Pitch.  Sometimes we play games.  Sometimes we [...]

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My son, the comedian

My boyfriend is sick.  He has diverticulitis.  He’s on heavy-duty antibiotics and may need to be admitted to the hospital.  Monday evening, I was explaining this to Critter.  He asked, “Is he going to die?”  He asked the question so matter-of-factly that it took me by surprise.  I responded that in all likelihood he would recover.  [...]

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The wheel in the hamster cage goes round and round

Stop the world!  I want to get off!!
The past two weeks have been far busier than I’d planned or hoped.  What started out as a relaxing school year has turned into work hell which has spilled over to home.  Gone are my nice, leisurely mornings and by the time I get home I’m so exhausted [...]

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Fabulous Friday?

Well, today marks the day of a very long week.  Critter is slowly getting back to his old self but asked me this morning not to pressure him anymore.  When I asked him what he meant he clammed up.  My tenure as president of the local medical librarian association went unacknowledged at yesterday’s meeting and [...]

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Whiney Wednesday

Have you ever had one of those days were everything just seems to rub you the wrong way?  That’s how I feel today.  Fall allergies are kicking my ass and taking names and I’m exhausted.  Work has been busy and stressful the last 2 weeks.  Critter and I are still trying to get acclimated to [...]

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Poor Critter

Critter is in the process of getting orthodontia.  Not braces, yet, but spacers and other stuff to make his jaw bigger.  Today was a three hour appointment to get his face bow and mouth appliance.  Yes, it’s as bad as it sounds.  It’s annoying him, which isn’t so bad, but when he eats it’s awful.  [...]

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My surreal life

My boyfriend recently bought a 1987 Mercedes 300sdl diesel.  Though it’s a fun car it has come with its fair share of used car issues.  Last Wednesday, while Critter was with his dad, the boyfriend and I went to run errands.  We got to our first stop and when he went to turn off the [...]

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Looking for my blog mojo

Well, I fell off the blog bandwagon but good.  I’m thought the beginning of the school year and new routines will help me get my mojo back.  I’m shooting for 1-2 times per week.  Wish me luck!
Critter started 4th grade last week and he’s very excited.  He did very well in school last year and is [...]

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