Reunited (and it Sucks, Honey.)

So last weekend I went to Cowtown to a family reunion (my father’s side). Most of the people there I’d not seen in eight or more years.
The weekend was a good reminder of why that is so.
When you come from small-town midwest farm stock, one of two things happens: Either you stay or you get [...]

Gah

Can I just say that trying to schedule school drop-offs, house cleaning, an IM interview, a new massage client and a sex date before I leave town for two days is like, torture?
I need more coffee.
Pray for me, people. I’m going to the land of “Where you at?”
Good news is: I finished the Clapotis a [...]

Remember:

When you put chicken, onion, garlic, celery and carrots in a Crock Pot and add water, salt and pepper it is going to start smelling really good in your house.
If you remember to plug the goddamned thing in.

Good Call

So, Sam. I’m in town for the game. Actually, Colton and I are in town for the game.
Colton? Man, I haven’t seen that guy in years.
I know. So, can we see you sometime? Can you get away?
Yeah, I might be able to swing it later tonight. I’d love to see you.
Awesome. Call me later.
Sure. . [...]

Passing

Jordan just IMmed me.
She passed the bar exam.
I never thought I’d be happy to have another lawyer walking the earth, but she’s such a good person and she has a conscience.
Plus, she looks killer in a suit.
Man, I miss that girl.

Sigh.

Think on These Things

Being awake at 5:30 AM when it’s way quiet.
Organic espresso at $7.99 a pound.
Drinking said espresso whilst eating chocolate cake at 5:30 AM when it’s way quiet.
Wearing the most comfortable Old Navy lounge pants during above food orgy (I love that they say “intimates,” because they are the closest things to my skin, not because [...]

Church Mouse

Yeah, that’s me.
Here is my hope for the coming year: That my former husband will somehow realize that rent is due on the first and Late. On. The. Fifth. That means a Late Fee is incurred on the sixth.
Can I mention as well that the same holds true for Daycare Tuition?
Man, if he could just [...]

Crawling Through

You know the feeling when you’re skin to skin with someone and you’re not close enough? The feeling that you want to forge your bodies together like steel, strong and impervious against the elements? You know that feeling?
I’m not talking about fucking.
I’m talking about lying together kissing, touching, hands traveling, breath catching, lips sucking, noses [...]

Ouch

I’ve been awake since 5:45. I lay in bed, wrapped up, trying to sleep, relax, breathe, let go but I couldn’t get my thoughts to stop.
My stomach feels sick. Like there’s a hollow place that needs to be filled and not with food or drink. I take deep breaths and blink my eyes.
My mouth has [...]