Swears like a sailor in three languages & laughs at inappropriate things. Meme lover. Reluctant Hoosier. Mostly harmless. A blog about crafts and other shit.
Last night, after months of preparations, was my youngest daughter’s final elementary school performance. She was Augusta Gloop in their version of Willy Wonka along with many of her bff’s from class. This morning, as she was getting ready for school, I was observing her when I suddenly saw myContinue Reading
My experience at a high school has been a humbling experience as a human. It’s helped me evaluate my life, the choices I’ve made, and the paths they’ve led me down. Good and bad. I’ve often compared my family’s life to that of the Loman’s in Death of a Salesman.Continue Reading
And still, I miss you, daughter, my big beautiful baby girl. I miss your face. I miss your presence. I forgive you.Continue Reading
We lasted about 2 weeks after Ninja’s passing and my birthday soon came. I couldn’t stand not having a cat in the house. Impulsivity gave way to the hunt for a new furball to love. A few days later, 4 month old Amber popped on the shelter’s website. I putContinue Reading
I’m itchin’ on a photographYeah I’m scratching on a thermostatYeah I’m giving up on looking backYeah I’m letting go of what I hadYeah I’m itchin’ on a photographYeah I’m scratching on a thermostatYeah I’m letting go all of that I hadYeah I’m itchin’ on a photograph Feel the rain comeContinue Reading
Ninja came home with us from Massachusetts in Christmas of 09. I cradled him in his blankie the entire ride home. I finally had a black cat; I was so happy. He loved bacon and belly rubs. He was a really happy cat who allowed himself to be dressed up,Continue Reading
It’s BACK TO SCHOOL TIME! I am so excited for our session to start. This year, I am in charge of the Junior class at my high school -although our office provides support to all students when they are in need or are experiencing a crisis, which seemed to beContinue Reading