“Not all those who wander are lost.” ~ J.R.R. Tolkien Quit that old, worn path, Trampled, battered and broken Forged a brand new trail Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.
Tag: responsibility
Outside looking in
Every two weeks I have my nails did. For an hour someone pampers me, buffing my nails and painting them so they are all shiny, then gives me the nicest hand massage. It's something little I do for myself, it's an hour to just relax. This morning was my day at the salon. When I … Continue reading Outside looking in
Münchausen by Internet
Lately I've been reading about a phenomenon called Münchausen by Internet. Much like the more familiar Münchausen by Proxy, this psychological disorder manifests when a person manufactures imaginary illnesses or fictional characters with medical or personal struggles - cancer, eating disorders, disabilities, depression, even infant deaths, sexual abuse, suicides, or stalking - alternating with near miraculous recovery. All … Continue reading Münchausen by Internet
Top ten perks and financial benefits of being unemployed
Recently a friend made an off-hand remark that I was lucky that I wasn't still working because I didn't have to put up with co-workers coming into the office sick, and spreading their contagion around to everyone. Lucky... that's it. The medical savings on cold remedies alone have made being out of a job worth … Continue reading Top ten perks and financial benefits of being unemployed
Today and every day
Bright and very early Monday morning, several hundred friends and I will be participating in a 4.4 mile walk/run at Eglin Air Force Base near Niceville, FL. The event, the 27th Annual Gate to Gate, is held every Memorial Day. I expect this one to be huge. During the walk, I will stop at the … Continue reading Today and every day
Spending other people’s money
On a rare occasion when both of my kids were home at the same time, we recently discussed Father's Day gifts. What The Mister might like, what would be something he's use and enjoy, rather than knick-knacks that would just take up shelf space and gather dust. Deciding on a couple of items, when I … Continue reading Spending other people’s money
Thin spiral notebook 