Monday, March 01, 2004
I've decide we all need to have an S for life so we can exit when its not going so great. I mean, I don't want to exit like be dead rather just be able to walk out of a room, re-enter and start over. FIL changed the locks on the PO Box again ...oh, because he's being his charming alzheimer's self... <big sigh>. Oh, and let's not forget the POA he had done again for the thief/user! Can anyone imagine what its like to watch a member of your family get taken advantage of by people professionals.. doctors and lawyers alike? Mind numbing, mind shocking. This topped the day off... The state troopers stopped by work to see if could account for all of our formaldehyde. Seems they found some in an abandoned car people are using to party in...Geez! First of all, duh...IT'S BEEN LIKE 10 DEGREES & BELOW...obvious. Secondly... an abandoned car as party central? deserves another, duh... Apparently these losers are dipping cigarettes (or joints) into the solution for a buzz. Okay, now...besides the fact that it has GOT to be killing brain cells I believe one would have to be missing a few cells to begin with to think putting formaldehyde to your lips is a good idea! So, okay...now I understand the duhs... And my parents thought we were rowdy drinking a six pack and smoking a few pallmalls! This is only a portion of the day....It was a total charmer!
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Sunday, February 29, 2004
Today is as Sundays should be (sounds like something Forest Gump would say) GS and I are going to see Jewel in May. All the way to Albany! Last time I saw her she was performing with acoustics only. I hope this concert is as good. She is a clever and witty performer who's been mistaken for a brainless twit. If you read her poetry & check out her musical abilities you will learn otherwise. Who yodels and sings opera in the SAME concert? In Jewel I see someone not afraid of hard work, somone who's experienced hardships and pressed on.
Taught a computer class this a.m. I don't just do one thing in case you are wondering exactly what my "job" is. It is a hodge podge of a million things. Private class for a Doctor and his wife. Even I had fun! They are interesting and clever people and I very much enjoy people like that. They have these two HUGE dogs who are absolute babies and must be piled up in a small office with the 3 of us. It is hilarious. Next week they will be models for the class when I cover digital photography. Should be fun.
Today is Bro's B-day. He is 28, or 7, depending on the way you look at the calendar!! Went and got a straightener for my hair yesterday and an XBox for my son's bday on the 4th. He flipped! It was so cool!;
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Friday, February 27, 2004
Even though I didn't have anyone to cover the phones at work today I still kept my hair appointment at 10 a.m.. I know...you are now judging me to be this selfish & insanely irresponsible person to leave work for, uh, hair care...
And if I didn't know me & how seriously I take work, I might think that about me too... however, when I start to get weepy because my daughter didn't put the dishes in the dishwasher and I cry because my son forgot to bring his clothes to the laundry room....I know at this point that I have lost control of something deep inside and I start to finally see reality and the fact that I have been working everyday for I don't know how with starting/researching/building my own business & w/ all the other companies I'm managing...and, my inlaws and family...and, the phone that rings off the hook 24/7 b'cuz if it isn't bad enough I'm a landlord too.. So, I did this small thing for myself... and I'm glad I did! My hair looks awesome. (How's that for vanity?) It is straight with razor edge bottom that turns up ever so slightly above the shoulders and highlighted red and blonde. So cool! Sophisticated yet young enough to suit my taste. I don't even look the same! I walk into the shop so eighties with my spiral curled hair that had too much gel in spots and too dry in others and left there with a better outlook on life. It was worth missing a few phone calls!
Shh! Don’t tell my customers!v
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Thursday, February 26, 2004
The day was good at least the part I spent laughing with GS. She is chicken soup for a friends soul. We had a good time in spite of our job duties. Trying to watch CSI while I type this...and it just isn't working out well. I wish I'd gone to the movie with GS but ended up having to go show a house on Route 8. It was actually so comical. Everything the woman touched fell apart. She went to draw up a mini blind and it fell to the floor. She went to turn on a tub faucet and it fell off...so on & so forth.. wonder if she'll take the place anyway?
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Wednesday, February 25, 2004
FIL is not having the back surgery. The Dr. called this morning to tell us to postpone. Nothing like giving us advanced notice. The operation is scheduled for tomorrow! Apparently, FIL did not do well on the stress test taken several weeks ago and they want him to see a cardiologist pronto. I don't know the complete specifics yet. Will write more later... but leave you all with this thought...in the dead of winter...remembering a slice of summer...
A Day To Save
Misty breeze upon my face
Sand cushioning these bones
Sandals swinging from one hand
As I watch
The seagulls land and pose
The ocean calling us ashore
Via the sound of lapping waves
I find driftwood as a souveneir
And a smile for my face
If I could capture but one day
To save for winters woes
I'd take this one out and feel again
Warm sand between my toes.
Crescent Beach, Cape Elizabeth, ME 1999
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Tuesday, February 24, 2004
FIL is suppose to have his back surgery this Thursday. So, his situation is the spine problem along with the Alzheimers. Today he wanted blank checks & tried to wire money somewhere...this alzheimers business is just too real and scary. Same routine & the customary "101 trips to save the day"...figure out what he's done this time... Its like picking up after a two year old or a new puppy only this stuff is serious...I can't tell you how sad it gets and how upsetting because you are filled with anguish, mortification that life can get this unfair to people.. Simultaneously, I realize, that he would be better off in a nursing home.
I have to believe that God has a reason for me being here. I really don't know how I've survived almost a year of this!
When I need strength I summons it from deep within me. It's there even if we have to miraculously dig it out. I realized long ago that we are all stronger & more resilent than we think. It sometimes takes a major catastrophe to bring out the toughness in us. I've had several of these catastrophe's...so I'm beginning to know straight away that I can get through it all. Perhaps at 35, this is wisdom showing its coy face.
It isn’t a wrinkle…it is wisdom
wriggling its way in
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