This being “non-weight bearing” on my ankle really sucks the big one. Everything is made much more difficult. How do you get a cup of coffee from the coffee maker to the table without spilling it all over the place when on crutches? You get really innovative with “containers” and bags and I’ve even scooted [...]

My brother, 4×4 and snow chains at the ready, dropped me off for surgery last Monday. I was so tired by the time got there, having had a whopping one and a half hours of sleep the night before. I know they say you should go into a surgery “well rested” but in this case, [...]

I have been preparing for my ankle surgery all week (and beyond). It’s scheduled for Monday. S, sorry I haven’t called. Really I have been swamped working out logistics and trying to kick this coldish fluish thing. Love me anyway?
L can’t be here for a variety of reasons, but most pressing is her own recovery [...]

I have an addiction. No, it’s not alcohol, pot or other street drugs. It’s something that seems rather harmless, in fact… Most of the time. I am addicted to CraigsList. Particularly I check the barter pages a lot. I love bartering for things that I no longer need and someone else wants. Sometimes the trades [...]

I wanted to formally introduce Flopsy and Mopsy to you. I have mentioned them here and there on this blog, and they have had their own category, but they have never really been properly introduced. I think it’s finally time to break the silence.
Flopsy and Mopsy are my breasts. Flopsy is on the left, and [...]

I flew to my parents house for Thanksgiving. I traveled with my brother and his wife, who also live here in Portland. They are such a sweet couple! I am so happy for my brother. He truly waited for the absolute right match for him.
My brother booked the flights, on the command of my mother. [...]

I caught a bad cold or flu a few days ago. I think I caught it after I went into the office to pick up a few things. As many of you know, since coming down with pneumonia earlier this year, I have had a battle with cough and being susceptible to everything and anything [...]