Tag Archives: responsibility
Taking Care of Parents
My son really upset me last night. I was in the middle of telling him about something that happened earlier in the day when he looked down at his phone and popped up with the sound of the teacher’s blah … Continue reading
An Update and Thoughts on Why
Way back in November of last year I started a gofundme in the hopes of raising some money to repair the floors in my home. To date it has raised eight hundred dollars. Moments ago I posted an update on … Continue reading
Wake up Call
Molly woke me this morning around six with her barking. I figured she needed to go outside since they came in early last night due to the storms. Just over half awake I make my way to this room where … Continue reading
Justified?
I did a bad thing, for a good reason. At least I thought it was a good reason. The two kittens that we saved from the litter that suffered severe respiratory infection are doing really well. With the exception of … Continue reading
Busy Busy Busy Blessed
The past couple of days have left me so tired. Physically, emotionally, mentally, I am worn out. I tried to write yesterday, but I know it would have been marginally gibberish. Rather than subject those who do actually read what … Continue reading
To Walk the Walk We Talk
I had to run an errand this morning for my son. A supposed quick stop at the only local bank of our branch that is open on Saturday. There were only a few people ahead of me waiting for the … Continue reading
Yes, I am Ignoring You, but I Don’t Like it Either
I really do not like ignoring people, but I do it anyway at times. Well men, I ignore certain men. Long before my husband passed away, he would at random moments tell me that he knew he was going to … Continue reading
Today’s Word Is, Maturity
My mother had been saying for days that she would be glad when my brother would find a moment to clean out the chimney and stove pipe. The temperatures are cooling down and she knew they were going to be … Continue reading
Spent the Day
The cats in the outside colony are getting sneaky and greedy. When I got up today there were cats all over the steps and peering through the door as if looking for me. I grabbed their food and as I … Continue reading
April First; No Joke
Joke was on me I guess. Before I write this, understand that I love my family dearly, but boy can mom keep me busy. I thought I was going to take Bella and hike the mountain today. Wrong. My mother … Continue reading
Words from The Dirt Road 