Category Archives: daily living

My mother died on October 15th and was buried this morning. It was hard to watch and feel everything.

I feel so weird when people say, Ms. Smith.

My divorce papers are filed. The only request Steve had was that I drop his name. So… Smith it is. I figure all will finished by the end of this year. I have to send Steve his copy of the … Continue reading →

I’m gritting my teeth and biting my tongue today. Had a bad exchange with Steve this morning. He is pushing himself too hard and keeps talking about mice. I can’t imagine there being so many with all those cats he … Continue reading →

It’s 2024 already. February to be exact. G just had his 28th birthday. My friend C died on January 14th. Life just chugs right along. One of these days, I swear I’m going to write my book. Steve decided he’ll … Continue reading →

Wow! Who’d of thought my life could change with such UMPH??? After 8 yrs of supporting my husband after his stroke, he started yelling “divorce” and he physically attacked our son. Even though G’s 27 now, he stays with us … Continue reading →

Have I laid low long enough? I’m sure, not. I want control back – I feel like someone has put a small box on top of us and cut one tiny air hole in it. I can press my eye … Continue reading →

This is my last day of being in my 50’s… weird. Time is running in a direction I don’t like. I am still working on things and still have things to do and things I want to do. Steve told … Continue reading →

What keeps you going EVERY day? Not all of us are homebound because of this virus. Some of us live like this because it’s just our lives – chronic pain, disabilities, old age… Where do you find your JOY and … Continue reading →

I’ve been thinking about the best way to use the money we got from our creepy uncle (certainly can’t call him SAM anymore – shudder).  I paid on some debt, found expensive toilet paper, replaced the lawnmower, and ordered Steve … Continue reading →