Friday, January 6, 2017
It wouldn’t be a story about Donald Trump if it didn't start with “in a break with precedent.” In this case, it’s a break with decades of precedent: Trump has told all politically appointed U.S. ambassadors around the world that they must return home by Inauguration Day, full stop, end of story,... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, January 5, 2017
New Year's Greetings
This is the difference between the polite diplomat we have now but losing shortly and the egotistical narcissist we will soon have. President Obama: "It’s been the privilege of my life to serve as your President. And as I prepare to take on the even more important role of citizen, know that I will... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Minimum Essentials
I took English Composition class my freshman summer at the university. This class requires everyone to pass the basic Minimum Essentials test of English. Spelling, punctuation and grammar are on the test. I think there are 25 - 50 words on the spelling portion. We were able to do a trial test to see... Sign in to see full entry.
if tomorrow starts without me
A few weeks ago a woman was killed in an auto accident. She was very well liked, so the office shut down for her funeral and it was on the news and so on. On the day the workers came back to work, they found this poem in their e-mail that the deceased woman had sent on Friday before she left for... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, January 2, 2017
beginnings of 2017
It seems we keep passing the cold/flu around this household. Luckily my mom has stayed healthy. At the moment Elijah, Leia and I have it. It doesn't help that Elijah likes to cough or sneeze without covering up and sometimes right into my face! sigh Getting ready to start prepping for taxes. I... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Happy New Year!
May the new year bring you more joy, abundance, love, good health than you expect. May you always have a friend to call to share your joy and pain. May you have the courage to do what is best rather than what is expected. May there always be enough money in your bank account to meet your needs and... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, December 30, 2016
divorce
This entry is probably the hardest of them all. My family went to eat at the local IHOP. Our server happened to be someone with whom I went to high school. She was quite the troublemaker in high school so why should I think post high school would be any different? My father started asking me about... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Temper temper
My father had quite the temper. He was always angry about something. Not only that but everyone around him knew it too. He made damn sure of that. We had a kitchen table that hada leg we had to prop under it. You move that leg or the table and everything went. He came home angry the table had a mess... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, December 25, 2016
sneak peeks
Christmas in our house was always something the kids enjoyed. My oldest son however didn't like to wait to see what he was getting. He would open his presents, peek and do his best to repair the tears. He also got one of his brother to start doing this. I decided to remedy this problem. One year I... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, December 24, 2016
To my blogit family and friends
Taking a break and spreading some holiday cheer. May each and everyone of you whether you celebrate or not have a wonderful weekend full of joy, laughter, love and presents galore. I wish each and everyone of you an amazing new year filled with joy, laughter, love, abundance and good health. Sign in to see full entry.