Monthly Archives: January 2022

January Thirty One; Footnotes; Yes, You Can

I’ve sat here scrolling through social media and seeing ads for the same thing over and over. Algorithms maybe, or maybe not. I was told almost two years ago now that I needed to write a book. They felt that … Continue reading

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January Thirty-first; Remembering and Reminding

The words in italics below was written in 2019. The thing is, if anything has changed, it is that my feelings about those who drive and what they endure are stronger than ever.  I don’t get to talk to those … Continue reading

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Day Thirty: Footnotes; I Heard a Sound

What, is under my house? I went to see if I needed to add wood to the wood stove and heard…something. If there are kittens under there, they sound very different. I hoped that I could get my son to … Continue reading

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January Thirtieth; We Are, What we Consume

I had planned on attending church today.I need to get back in there before I lose my favorite place to sit.  However I woke up with my allergies acting up and no daytime medicine handy. I figured me sitting there … Continue reading

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January Twenty-ninth; New

Only a few days left. January is fast running out of days. To be honest, I won’t be sad to see it go as that means we are that much closer to Spring. Still, we have to finish the last … Continue reading

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Day Twenty-eight; Footnotes Thoughts on The Safety of Barriers

I didn’t go. Anywhere. I’m relatively sure that mom was wanting to get out of the house, but I just could not see going out into what could very possibly be a madhouse since they are again calling for snow. … Continue reading

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January Twenty-eighth; What We Are Told

Depression does not care who you are, or what you have. Grief is the monster lurking in the shadows, waiting its opportunity. I’ve been sitting here staring out the window at the once again overcast sky. Another winter storm is … Continue reading

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Day Twenty Seven Footnotes One More Time

And yet again, but. We are being told that another winter weather event is heading our way. We are also being told that it is going to be a lot colder this time around. I’m not sure (yes, I am) … Continue reading

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January Twenty-seventh, No Worries

The look on my son’s face. He had forgotten about my doctor’s appointment. When he emerged from his room and saw me up, dressed and preparing to leave he was surprised. Then I reminded him. I had already fed the … Continue reading

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Day Twenty Six; Footnotes of Bake That Cake

I baked another cake…from scratch. Usually at Christmas my mother would bake a chocolate cake, the banana pudding and a pineapple upside down cake. None of which happened this past Christmas. I baked the chocolate cake and the banana pudding … Continue reading

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