It was a new experience for me. I normally avoid getting drunk. I adhere to the 1/2 of beer, or 1 glass of red wine limits and all is well. I've been there, done that, and did *not* like it. But last night, after I drank Shirley Temples at the … [Continue reading]
drunkin’ blogin’
We're makin' lemonade. Actually it's "irish car bombs or wreck or something." If you haven't figured it out...I'm DRUNK. … [Continue reading]
My head is spinning
Tonight is the first night that nobody from the extended family stayed here. They all left and went to their hotel rooms for the night. It was strange to be just our family (what's left of it). It is hard to believe that I will be needing to return … [Continue reading]
Day 1
With his final breath, came relief. My mind said, "now you can rest." But hours later the realization that plans for a service were in need came into my awareness. I was *not* ready to do that yet, but people were already on planes or booking their … [Continue reading]
Past Rage
Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightning they Do not go gentle into … [Continue reading]