For the past FIVE days, my best frienemy Hennie has been staying at my house. Hennie belongs to Mama’s granddaughter, my niece.Which, according to Mama’s completely unverified family math, makes ME Hennie’s great aunt. Honestly, that feels correct.I do have strong opinions and chronic disappointment in other people’s decisions. Also, I am older. Now Hennie … Continue reading Domestic Squatting: A Personal Tail
As you know, hubby and I went away for a long weekend a few weeks ago . We had such a wonderful time with great friends. So this is not about that. What this is about… Is slightly alarming. Have you ever thought about packing to go on a trip? Of course you have. If … Continue reading Packing for Inflammation Instead of Nightlife
I would first like the record to reflect that the parents left me behind. Again. Discarded while they wandered off on what I assume was a completely unnecessary vacation involving restaurants that don’t allow dogs and beds that probably weren’t even properly covered in fur. I think it’s important to report the facts. The parents … Continue reading 🐾Sassy Says: I Have Responsibilities On Campus
Rain tap tap tapping on the metal roof Wind whipping through the trees Water rushing everywhere The lake makes its own music
A few days ago, I told you all about the snake…OK - the stick. Apparently that was just the rehearsal. So yes. It was not a snake.I overreacted.I do that sometimes. But never—never—in my wildest, most dramatic, slightly exaggerated imaginationdid I expect to be corrected that quickly. Today, hubby and I had just made it … Continue reading I Owe That Stick an Apology
Third Act With Pattie 