Medical Goulash and Shopping Carts

Life is such a curious thing, isn't he?  Just when I begin to think he might be starting to make sense, he turns around and changes things around. I really think we are Life's favorite puzzle plaything.

Every Day Is A Different Flavor of Crazy

Anyone who really knows me, knows I say that line, or a variation thereof, a lot.

"How are you doing today?"

"Crazy as the day is long, thanks!"

Working On Progress - The Did It List

I've learned a few things in my life, here and there, and sometimes they're even worth knowing!

Because It Was The Idea To Begin With

I've been really back and forth about this blog. 

Some moments it's all, "Let me do my small part to help make 

the world a bit better for someone, at least!" 

But at other moments, it's more, "I'm an idiot, and let me prove that for the eternal, 

public catacombs of the internet to display!" 

*sigh*

Goodbyes Can Take A Very Long Time

Today I was fortunate enough to have a friend willing to take me to visit my dad's grave for the first time since he was buried in 2007.

My Love/Hate Relationship With Life

Ever have those days when Irony rears her little head, ready to catch you at just the right (read: wrong) moment?  How about those days when she decides to keep at it, nearly cackling in her maniacal, little way?  Yes, she and I go way back.  Far, far too far back!

Recipes For Someone A Little Different

On this journey through life, one thing that is required is that we eat at least occasionally.  When one has food allergies, intolerance or other special requirements or needs, it can become daunting to try to figure out how to manage in a culture filled with items that one has to avoid.

One Step Forward...In Which Direction?

"One step forward, two steps back..."  We've all heard the cliche. 
I suppose, if we're to be trying to be positive and optimistic, one way to see it is that we should be grateful we could take the steps at all.

It's A Beautiful Day

No matter what the weather, it's important to look at the beauty of every day.  Because even cold, gray, murky days have their own kind of beautiful, even if at first it's hard to see.

Grieving The Loss of Self

Today I'm considering the loss of one's self, and the grief that accompanies it.