Tag Archives: Full Disclosure

Post the Hundred-and-Thirty-Fifth: My Favorite Things

Forget the raindrops on roses, Gentle Reader – what’s festive about that? A big bucket of nothing, that’s what. No, I’m going to share a list of my favorite things about the holidays – and then, because I’m nothing if … Continue reading

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Post the Hundred-and-Thirty-Third: Quitting Smoking

It seems, Gentle Reader, that Music Monday was a bit of a bust. I thought it might be, but that’s never stopped me from trying new things. Unless you all start clamoring for more terrible ukulele videos, we’re going back … Continue reading

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Post the Hundred-and-Thirtieth: Trusting to Providence

Gentle Reader, this is a post I’ve been wanting to write for a little while. It’s about one of the guiding principles of my life, a creed I’ve always followed, and it’s a little complicated to explain… correctly.  Quite a … Continue reading

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Post the Hundred-and-Nineteenth: In Which There Is An Epiphany

Gentle Reader, I’m afraid that I’m not doing at all well, today. More than just the ordinary mental merry-go-round. My departure date for Europe is in less than six months; there have been a few snags regarding sustainability, shelter, and … Continue reading

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Post the Hundred-and-Sixteenth: A Response

First and foremost, I have to thank WordPress for featuring me on Freshly Pressed. I have had more traffic this week than I’ve ever seen, and it’s been magnificent. I sit here, constantly clicking refresh and watching the numbers soar … Continue reading

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Post the Hundred-and-Eighth: A Misadventure In Deciphering Sexuality

Gentle Reader, I have something new and exciting for you today. I’m sure you all remember Miss K, who appears in numerous posts on this blog. I was asking her to remind me about an adventure we’ve had that I … Continue reading

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Post the Hundred-and-Seventh: Family Snapshots

Gentle Reader, I am having a rotten evening, and have been suffering a fair amount of writer’s block lately. I do hope that, in lieu of a real post, you’ll accept a smattering of family snapshots, showcasing my bizarre, improbable … Continue reading

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Poetic Interlude XX

Illness   That cruel curl to your lip, -the edge of your voice- The rare lack of make-up Masking your crumpled skin. Rotting teeth, drowned sinuses, Stubby thick fingers; crumpled nails: Fresh blood on ruined wrists.   Barbara   The … Continue reading

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Post the Thirtieth: In Which A Lawyer Is Engaged

Update: This post continues to see a high volume of traffic, presumably courtesy of “Sally Mae”. If you’re reading this because you’ve been sent here to gawk at my version of events, please have the courtesy to read the comments, and … Continue reading

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Post the Twenty-Ninth: In Which a Pre-Dawn Bus Arrives

Gentle Reader, taking the early morning trek to my mother’s this morning, I was reminded of something that happened this fall. Now, you must understand that to get to my mother’s, as a non-driver, that I have to ride in … Continue reading

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