Monthly Archives: October 2010

Day of the Dead

Posted on October 27, 2010 by

As the days of October dwindle, thoughts here in the US turn to Halloween. Sorry, Edgar! Once upon a midnight dreary (With all apologies to Mr. Poe) Dad’s ticked off and Mom’s exhausted Gremlins whine and goblins moan. Dressed in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 16 Comments

RIP

Posted on October 26, 2010 by

Rest in Peace, Sony Walkman. Sony Walkman 1979-2010  

Posted in Musing, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

The Case of the Empty Cupboard

Posted on October 25, 2010 by

One day, I opened the cupboard and found… nothing.  Either the dishwasher had joined forces with my sock-eating dryer or… (cue music) I had been robbed. I waited until I was sure the most likely suspect would not be home, … Continue reading →

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Dear Diary

Posted on October 24, 2010 by

One of my (and probably your) favorite blogging buddies gave us a peek into his journal today, where he had crafted his post, complete with artwork, before putting it up on his blog.  He travels in some pretty awesome company.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Musing | 18 Comments

Slimed

Posted on October 23, 2010 by

It wasn’t all that long ago that I didn’t know him.  Oh, I knew he was always around, but for whatever reason, he left me alone. Sometimes, I wish I could go back. It was easier then. Nowadays, when he … Continue reading →

Posted in Musing | 8 Comments

Aren’t you mad yet?

Posted on October 21, 2010 by

One of our favorite bloggers, Jamie at Musings by Moonlight, posted this very important and moving video today.  Thank you, Jamie. Bullying has somehow become a popular pastime in our schools.  I remember nothing even remotely like it from my … Continue reading →

Posted in Bullying | 11 Comments

Yo Mama!

Posted on October 21, 2010 by

No pressure.  No obligation.  No sad stuff.  Just a charming little video.

Posted in Breast Cancer, Cause | 5 Comments

She Speaks

Posted on October 18, 2010 by

You have all read my posts in which I told you about my daughter Lisa and her fight against breast cancer.  She is The Superhero I wrote about. Today, she speaks for herself.   These are her words. Mine Is Not … Continue reading →

Posted in Breast Cancer, Lisa | 14 Comments

Your Chance to Thrill ‘Em

Posted on October 18, 2010 by

Update: Here’s what this looked like in my corner of the cemetery. ************ So.  What are you doing on October 23rd? Thriller Not busy?  Cool.  You can join tens of thousands of people around the world who will dress up … Continue reading →

Posted in Breast Cancer, Fun Stuff | 3 Comments

Counting My Blessings and Passing Them On

Posted on October 17, 2010 by

I have been blessed. Of the 209,060 women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, I have not been one.  So far. Of the 3 million women who are living with breast cancer as I write this, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Breast Cancer, Cause, Lisa | 18 Comments