Category: Everyday Life

Moving Day

It's never a good sign when your company's bigwigs are lurking about the office. Case in point: today. Our department was called into a meeting and informed that, as part of the company's restructuring process, we were going to be merging with the Marketing Department. As a result, we were to vacate our current workstations and … Continue reading Moving Day →

31 Years Later…

On this, the 31st anniversary of Dad’s passing into the Great Beyond, I’ve decided to do quite a few things that I have never done in the past.   Let’s face it, there’s nothing bleaker than remembering a loved one on the day they died. I’d rather remember the times I had with Dad while … Continue reading 31 Years Later… →

Another Hurricane Arliss Victim

Firstly, tonight I'm blogging from the comfort of the backyard: It's a cool southern California evening, the Dodgers just won again (WOO HOO!) and quite frankly, there's not a thing on TV. So while Ann tole-paints to her heart's content, I type away on the laptop with wireless FiOS connection. The subject of this post … Continue reading Another Hurricane Arliss Victim →

Hi, Fatty!

There’s a lot to be said about a lifestyle change. I know I’ve used the word “diet” many times over since deciding to cut back on not-so-healthy foods. It is, in fact, more of a lifestyle change rather than a diet. This takes perseverance, patience, and a lot of maintenance. In short, diets are more … Continue reading Hi, Fatty! →

A Night in the ER

While sitting watching TV last night, Ann stated to feel a little weird. She had recently been prescribed Zoloft for occasional panic attacks. She said that after her first dose on Wednesday she was feeling fine, but Thursday was another story. Her condition worsened so I called her doctor. He said the best bet was … Continue reading A Night in the ER →