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Still pretty much not crazy, and I think that actually means something now that we’re a good ways into winter. The last few months have been a roller coaster. I had a day of doctor’s appointments in November, which despite … Continue reading →

Andrew this evening said, “I held a baby for the first time today.” After a bit of back and forth where he assured me that it was really his first time holding a baby, ever, he said, “It was scary. … Continue reading →

I’m going to update my ‘still not crazy’ mantra to ‘still no blood’. (I call this TMI-blog for a reason.) Day 47. Another feature of this Mystery Cycle #3 was a good ten days of spotting, half of which was … Continue reading →

I’m allowed to be emotional about election stuff. I should make myself a list of things I’m allowed to be emotional about for reference.

I had planned to make a big deal about going off the pill, take a picture of the empty pack before symbolically throwing it in the trash. I should also know better than to try to plan something for show. … Continue reading →

I have seriously been unhappy with the early pumpkin spice latte availability this year. They was supposed to be my thing to look forward to in the cold/dark/depressing time of year and it’s just not the same when when it’s … Continue reading →

“No, it’s not story time.” I feel like I’m talking to one of the cats with that line, but I think it actually goes, “Sorry Merlin, not bedtime” as he follows me hopefully into the bedroom every time I wander … Continue reading →

Pumpkin spice lattes are out and it’s too soon, like Christmas sales in October. I refuse to let myself buy one early because I still need something to look forward to when it’s no longer iced latte weather.

I don’t like these signs that summer is ending prematurely. Back to school sales A very orange, very autumn-y Maine leaf posted on Facebook Andrew closing the windows before going to bed. 60s in the weather forecast and I haven’t … Continue reading →

Wow, I’m amazingly good at collecting words in my head and procrastinating through all the time I actually have to write them. Lately I’ve been going through the archives of the blog Ask a Manager. Being work related, even if … Continue reading →