Quality Time with Parents 9/8
This past weekend, SLF and I spent some quality time with Tanglewood (caught 2 of the jazz weekend shows, Friday night with Eliane Elias and Eddie Palmieri and Sunday night with Dave Brubeck). We also...
View ArticleSame Comment, Different Mom 9/9
I was talking with SLF's Mom about my Brother's upcoming wedding. For some reason I felt compelled to mention that even though I am going to be a "bride's maid", I'm not wearing a dress.... we're going...
View ArticleNowhere To Go 9/14
I’ve been feeling rather displaced lately. Displaced because I’m essentially a guest wherever I stay. At my parent’s house, I have 1 shelf for food, and a quarter of the freezer. Everything I use, is...
View ArticleBack to the Norm 9/27
My parents celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary this month. To mark the occasion, they flew to Hawaii and took a cruise around 4 islands. How cute is that? So, I was in charge of the house and the...
View ArticleL7 = Square 9/27
When I moved in with the parents, I thought I'd be privy to many more goofy "mom, you're so out of touch" things... but I haven't really been.Until this afternoon.I picked up my parents at the airport....
View ArticleThere's a Change A-Comin' 10/1
When I moved back to the parents, Mom and I had an agreement. If my Grandfather ever had to go into Assisted Living or a Nursing Home, I would move into his house (because it costs thousands of dollars...
View ArticleThe Tryout 10/15
Brother1 and Fiance went on vacation. I had an opportunity to take care of their 3 cats while they were away. This provided me with three golden opportunities. Having my own space for a few days and...
View ArticleThe Big Move Out 12/10
Okay, so a ton of stuff has happened since my last entry (note to all you Catholics, are you saying in your head “These are my sins since my last confession”? I am). My Grandfather ended up going to a...
View Article…… When You Move Out 12/16
I wasn’t even in my Grandfather’s house for 3 days when my Mom made a comment about when I was moving out. What?!For some reason my Grandparents have lots of plastic cups and plates (the non-disposable...
View ArticleI’m A Big Girl Now 12/17
Right after the elections, I was telling my Mom how I wasn’t looking forward to going to my Aunt and Uncle’s for Christmas (they are Conservative Republicans, as are their procreating children). I just...
View ArticleSo What *Was* Up with November? 12/18
Looking back at the blog, it’s hard to miss the gaping hole that is November. November consisted of packing up my belongings to move to my Grandfather’s (packed up in 2 weeks) and a trip to New Orleans...
View ArticleAfter the Holidays 1/20
My Aunt came up from Philly with her two dogs…. which meant that my dogs couldn’t stay (especially Osa who is dog aggressive). So the dogs went to stay at my Parents’ house (aka ‘The Spa’) and I stayed...
View ArticleAh, Weekends 1/21
There’s a snowstorm predicted this weekend. YAY! I’m so looking forward to staying inside, drinking hot chocolate and watching movies. I am still in love with Netflix. I can’t remember if I mentioned...
View ArticleAlways a Kid 2/3
SLF and I played hooky on Tuesday. One thing about working during the day, you miss lunch specials. So... we travelled to the Apollo Grill in Easthampton for lunch. I had a portobella mushroom sandwich...
View ArticleLost in Translation 2/7
As you may remember, Brother1 is getting married in June. You also may recall me being up front with them about not wearing a dress, and not wearing flowy pants that look like a dress.If I was so...
View ArticleFeeding Frenzy 2/8
Brother1 and his Fiance came over last week. My Grandfather built a lot of furniture, so we're trying to dole it out to the Grandkids. No problem... whatever.... share the wealth, the more the...
View ArticleUgh, the Bridal Shower 3/26
The bridal shower for my brother's fiance is looming in the future. I know what I'm going to get her, and it's not off the convenient gift list.Mom asked me if I had an outfit yet. Of course I don't,...
View ArticleMom-isms 3/29
Here are a few classic things that my Mom said recently.The Gates exhibit in NYC: "I hear that it's like you're in a canvas."Million-Dollar Baby: "They say it's like two separate movies joined...
View ArticleIt's Moving Time Again! 4/6
June is right around the corner. What is the significance you ask? InJune SLF's lease is up. We have been chatting for awhile about hermoving in with me in Hadley. She'd have her things in one place...
View ArticleA Few Things 4/21
I never really look back and re-read my previous posts... so I'm goingto take a moment to apologize if there are repetitions. Also, let meclarify that SLF means "Special Lady Friend" (aka in some...
View ArticleMedical Shocka 4/22
I blame the Red Sox for my Bostonian Headline.GO SOX!So I was chatting with Mom yesterday and she starts talking about lady medical things... personal things. I was at work and all I wanted to do was...
View ArticleTo Hoard or Not to Hoard 4/22
If you remember, we're having a tag sale.Being the good sister I am, I told my brother (Brother1). I just wanted him to be able to go through the boxes in case he wanted anything. It's a lot of 'eh'...
View ArticleClutterbug 4/26
Currently my focus is the house I'm living in.... and all the clutterthat is inside. My Aunt and I were thinking that Grammy was just shyof having a hoarding issue... but that was before I talked to a...
View ArticleThe End
I've decided (for now) to stop posting (obviously, the last damn post was in April).Things just aren't as wacky for me now that I'm not living with my parents and am living with my girlfriend. Where's...
View ArticleBrokeback Mountain 2/2/2006
My parents went to go see Brokeback Mountain last week.Here's how my conversation went with Mom:Me: "So what did you think?"Mom: "I liked the scenery."The end.WHAT??!!!! She liked the scenery. I can...
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