The Supporting Role

You know what gets old?  Managing other people’s feelings. I mean, I’m really good at it.  I’d likely score very high on whatever empathy scale or test you gave me.  I think it’s the result of growing up with a… Continue Reading →

Okay Groogle

I think we’ve all had our share of disappointing relationships and breakdowns this year, and I’d like to share mine – with Google home. I admit, I’m not google’s sexiest, most imaginative relationship partner.  My questions tend to be simple… Continue Reading →

At Least It’s Not February

Hey, folks.  March came in like a lion, howling winds today, leaving me feeling unsettled.  The dogs came down with a nasty cough (vet appointment tomorrow) and I’ve had a few days of poor sleep, tending to them, and being… Continue Reading →

Old Favorites, Revisited

Hey, everyone.  I’ve been staring at this blank page for a day and a half, waiting for inspiration to strike.   I did finally have a thought, though – old favorites. I’m sick of my laptop, my work, this house, my… Continue Reading →

A Moment of Frisson

First off, hat tip to Musette for her fabulous post on Bill Evans last week – she introduced me to Bill just a few weeks ago and he’s been the soundtrack around here ever since.  Second, it’s snowing. I’m guessing… Continue Reading →

All The Little Things

I had tea the other day with my English neighbor, who I’ll call Jane.  This being COVID Time, we sat outside on her open porch wrapped in quilts, wearing coats and hats and mittens, with lots of distance and a… Continue Reading →

It’s Blursday in Novembruary

Folks, it’s been a bit of a rough start to 2021, hence this lame post.  I still can’t smell much and it definitely got worse this summer; COVID antibody tests are negative so who knows.  Good news is, as a… Continue Reading →