Massive migraine. Not posting tonight. Will post sometime tomorrow.

Hey Jezzies! June 30th marked six full months of non-drinking for me. It’s been much less of a struggle as time goes on, but then a series of unfortunate events will happen that humble me and show me how much of a journey this still is. Take today, for example. I decided to take a solo hike to get some fresh air and…

So you guys...my niece is having a baby! ETA projected between Xmas and New Years! I’m here typing and grinning and crying. This is fantastic! She is so brilliant and loving and compassionate...she’s gonna be the best mom. She’s had some health issues so I already lectured her to follow all the doc’s directions and…

I’m going to celebrate my 20 year wedding anniversary with my wife this summer. Never cheated on her, never even thought about it. I don’t say that to pat myself on the back, but good things happen all the time. It’s just that “a great marriage” isn’t sexy or interesting except to the two married people!

Thank you. The best part of this is that, if I’m right, now I can develop some effective coping strategies to minimize those migraines, for starters.

I had the covid arm the first time.  Fifty percent chance I have it again and 60 percent the general ill/fever feelings.  I think everyone I know felt like garbage after the second shot.

Shelter Catstravaganza!

I got a puppy and he is ridiculously adorable! Beanie! 

Ever since I was widowed: “I don’t know how you do it.” Besides killing myself, I don’t have any other choice. Followed by “You’re so brave.” I’m not brave. I’m just annoyed by the way you're acting around me.

Yesterday I paid off my student loans, 5 years ahead of schedule. I’ve been making triple payments for the last 16 months.

If you don’t want to fire cops because they are savage murderers, fire them because they are trigger happy cowards that can’t do their jobs.

Today is 100 days since I’ve had a drink and 100 days of doing yoga and meditation daily. I’ve been on a roller coaster of Big Feelings for 100 days, and I’m learning so much about myself and the world around me. I’ve never stuck to anything for this long in my entire life.

Ding dong the witch is dead! ...well nearly. A coworker who’s so toxic she’s gone through 3 teams in 1 year and who regularly creates situations where lethal harm could occur (and has occurred in the past) has given her notice! And the powers-that-be aren’t inclined to let her rescind it this time (like they did last…

It’s never too late to win the breakup. 

One of my old boyfriends died three years ago this month. We had a tumultuous relationship, but I had more in common with him than any other man I’ve ever dated. The last time we spoke, he said some unforgivably cruel things to me. I didn’t go to the parties thrown in his honor or to his funeral. I still struggle with…

Hey everyone! I’m a regular commenter but have never posted to SNS.

I spent a small portion of my day today packing clothes in anticipation of moving out next week. Tomorrow will be spent getting the last things I need out of the loft, plus getting what I can’t take stored up there. I’m just waiting for the email to collect my keys and I’ll be leaving the house we’ve shared for the…

So I found out when I walked into the living room and Mr. Penguin said he died. I was devastated, and said, OMwhatever, did he have a heart attack (knowing his smoking and HBP history)? He said no, it was suicide and Eric Ripert found him.  I bawled for hours. 

OMG he has a girlfriend?!

Relatedly, Argento was one of the many women who accused Weinstein of rape in 2017, becoming a leader in the #MeToo movement. That role was complicated after she was accused of sexual assaulting actor Jimmy Bennett when he was 17-years-old.