My left-brain is non-existent, or at least it feels that way a lot of the time, particularly when I'm unmedicated. I'll get these ideas for posts, but if I don't walk away from whatever I'm doing when the thought flutters through my brain, it might not return. My missing left-brain has a few benefits; one … Continue reading Mother’s Day Debriefing
Okay, I have to report that after my 2000 word purge yesterday, I feel remarkably better. I've been productive today both with house-related projects and with my day job. I have more to add but I'm trying to keep it short. So, I'm leaving you with this.....Sylvia, the Golden Retriever saint. She's in dire need … Continue reading Much-Needed Tuesday Happy
Much-Needed Tuesday Happy
I haven't written much about everything we're going through with Piers, mostly because it's taking all of my energy to simply plow through it. Things are better and for that I'm grateful. I took this photo over Easter weekend and it makes me smile every time I see it. I can't begin to describe the … Continue reading His Happy Place
His Happy Place
The Ugly
I'm flitting from one thing to the next and can't land on one thing in particular. I've been engulfed, smothered, and consumed by a grief that I didn't know was possible. i picked up the phone Saturday around noon and heard my mom's voice, but it still feels like a dream. "Kitty's dead." I want … Continue reading The Ugly
Happy Easter!
It's been a rough few days, y'all. So today we did what we do when we're not sure how to make sense of this big, beautiful, tragic life. We went to the beach. It didn't make everything okay, but I feel like I can face the world now. I'm looking forward to summer and lots … Continue reading Happy Easter!
Thoughts on Morality and Religion
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/04/12/opinion/sunday/raising-a-moral-child.html?referrer= The boys and I are spending the week at Mamala's. I think I need to start coordinating my visits with my menstrual cycle. In other words, PMS + my mom = FRUSTRATION!!! I got my period this morning so things should be getting better. That's probably way more than any of you care to … Continue reading Thoughts on Morality and Religion
Titles That Would Work This Week if I Had the Energy to Expound and Put Words Together for Actual Posts
ADHD-Related Family Mishaps -- Gil and the Missing iPhone Hives and the Drugs that Help Me Focus -- Continuing Makes Me Itch and Stopping Cold-Turkey is Plain Wretched Highlights From the Parent/Teacher Conference -- "Piers is Not Handling Frustration Well" More Highlights From the Parent/Teacher Conference -- "Wallace is Very Aware that Babies Often Come … Continue reading Titles That Would Work This Week if I Had the Energy to Expound and Put Words Together for Actual Posts
And....more about this later. Happy Monday!
We Survived the Weekend Once Again
Insomnia, Anhedonia and The Unbearable Politeness of Being
I read this last night as I was about to sleep -- my favorite part of the day lately. She describes so eloquently how I've been feeling the past few weeks. The comments are worth looking at as well. I know from experience that things will get better, but it's not fun in the meantime. … Continue reading Insomnia, Anhedonia and The Unbearable Politeness of Being
How to Get Out of a Funk — A Few Tips from a Serious Attempter
1 — Send the husband and children off to school and work. This is crucial. I can not stress enough the importance of not having to attend to little people and/or big ones. They must go. 2 — Eat something for breakfast. Put something in your system. This morning I had a Clifbar, an apple … Continue reading How to Get Out of a Funk — A Few Tips from a Serious Attempter
Grief Happens 