My Nanny was diagnosed with Cerebrovascular disease and vascular dementia a few months ago. She had a stroke and is not getting blood flow to her brain. Her knight in shining armor, Tuffy, is watching her along with my Mom and her sisters at their home in North Richland Hills. I made the 9 hour... Continue Reading →
11.15.18 The Holidays Loom & My Nanny (Journal)
So it's 10:00 pm on a Thursday night and I just realized... Thanksgiving and Christmas is literally right around the corner. In less than like a week, it'll be Thanksgiving. I honestly can't believe that. Every year, right after Halloween, I always freak out because as soon as you've got one good week under your... Continue Reading →
7.1.18 Summer’s Started (Journal)
Life carries on... like an endless tidal wave of boredom, loving moments with my boyfriend (too few and far between for my liking), the suffocating engulfing news with which I choose to stay close in contact with these days (Trump this, Trump that), and the steady drum of homework due each week in my online... Continue Reading →
5.30.18 Update Shmupdate.
Sorry I've been so distant. Life happened, in a fierce way. So, the past 6 weeks, I've been afflicted with 3 different sudden illnesses. Yikes. First off, about 6 weeks ago, I had a major throat infection (which I thought was strep, but wasn't.) $50 copay to urgent care to find out I just needed... Continue Reading →
3.3.18 Life’s Good (Journal)
Sorry for the long time between updates. Not that anyone is clutching to the edge of their computer screen just waiting, but for me, it's good for my soul to get things out and communicate, even if it is mostly just for me. To the one or two of you who stumble upon my blog,... Continue Reading →
12.25.17 What Christmas Means To Me (Poem)
What Christmas Means To Me  Up at the crack of dawn Shivering a little from the morning cold Holding back another yawn I never do what I am told Put on a pot of coffee That I just can’t wait to Sip so blissfully  I’m up before mom or dad I just want... Continue Reading →
6.18.17 Father’s Day (Poem)
 Fathers Day by Brian Bolding  You raised us You raised us so well At the time I thought Living with you was living hell  You raised us You taught us to be strong I kicked and I screamed And I hated it all along  You raised us up You taught us to... Continue Reading →