Compassion for Ferals and Strays

Originally published July 2009 There are three more kittens outside on our property, a half-acre of land in a shared cul-de-sac.  I caught a glimpse of the kittens the other day as the homeowner next door pointed them out to me, “Got 3 more for you,” he said,...

Rant

Originally published March 2010 I have started out my Monday mad as Hell.  The first day of a very busy week and now I have a crappy attitude that I hope I can change so I’m not a real drag to be around all day.  It all started with a frick’n...

New Additions to the Family

Originally published January 2010 I am one of those people that have loved every single step of my life, even the times that were not so pleasant. While I contend that the tragic, difficult, challenging, and sad moments have been more than some people experience in a...

Road Trip Interruptus

Originally published July 2009 Well, I didn’t make it to New York.  I missed the reunion I was a key part in organizing and missed the music festival I was so looking forward to attending.  What happened?  First I got tired.  Then I got...

First, and Last Loves

Originally published October 2009 My very first boyfriend was “Bucky” Buchanan.  I can say his name publically because I’m pretty sure that the nickname he carried when he was a 6th grader doesn’t apply to him anymore, so his identity is safe.  I hope so or...

Memories with Music

Originally published June 2009 I’m going through a phase right now where I want to hear music from my younger years.  Maybe it has something to do with my upcoming trip home to visit lots of high school friends.  Whatever it is I am forgoing my usual audio...