It started with me straining a muscle in my back when I was trying to start my car this morning at the gas station. The ignition was locked up. Again. I spent 30 frustrating minutes jerking and banging on the steering wheel trying to get the key to turn. I watched at least 10 people walk into the store and out again, as they glanced briefly at me. I could see some wonder if they should stop and then choose not to. I saw even more look but decide they were too busy to help a strange woman at 8 in the morning. Places to go, things to do. I could read it in their eyes. Read the rest of this entry »

Welcome back!

Just a shout-out to my friends today. I miss you, love you & can’t wait to see you again.

Julie – I hope to see you soon. Your friendship is a special gift. Hugs to you! You & Maria – it’s the trifecta. I want to come back to SF soon & dine at our fav Italian restaurant & flirt with the waiters.

Maria – you’re a blast & I love hanging with you. Hope to spend more time with you very soon!

Elle – I need my partner in crime! Missed ya girlie – You, me & the Mint sometime soon!

Sharon – I can’t wait to see you Friday. Peas & Carrots, peas & carrots! You’ve been with me through some of the hardest times of my life. Your constant support is invaluable.

Beth – You’ve been a great support and a special friend. Hope your Thanksgiving is a good one.

To all my special twitter friends (in no particular order) – Krista, Cheri, Wendy, Cambie, Suyen, and if I name any more I’m bound to leave out others…. aphalloides, akelaa, memphis steve,lipodoc, marieiris, Sensualstories, alexconde, pagankelly, douglaspaul, teresajohns, cletch, and AJAE baby! – There are so many more I’m afraid I’ll leave one out. Like gethoneycutt, binmugahid and DNACowboy…. It’s been great tweeting with you. I appreciate the tweets. It’s been fun and has made my year a little better. Hope y’all have a great week!

I never thought I’d be able to say I was married twice. But I have. It’s happened. And like the bright, bubbly song from Spamalot – I’m looking on the bright side of life. Read the rest of this entry »

‘When life hands you lemons…’

Lately, it’s felt like life didn’t just hand me some lemons, but rather pelted me over and over on the head with them. I was bruised, made a great homemade facial and drank a few tasty cocktails. Now I’m in the process of building a lemonade stand. And let me say, I have a big barrel of lemonade to share with you. Read the rest of this entry »

In Leaves of Grass, I wrote about my gratitude for Son #3 and son #2. If you don’t know why I’m writing about this, read this first.

Now for son #3. Read the rest of this entry »

In Leaves of Grass, I wrote about my gratitude for Son #3. If you don’t know why I’m writing about this, read this first.

Now for son #2.

Read the rest of this entry »