Biggest struggle in my life and overcame itBiggest struggle in my life was a loss of my left leg below the knee. It was during my 3rd tour in Iraq while in the Marines, I was shot in the lower left leg and the bullet went into the bone shattering it which the only option was amputation. I had... (...)
An update nobody asked forI've had a stomach bug since Wednesday, and needed Thursday and half of Friday off work. I still feel weighed down by my stomach which means a bit of nausea is lingering, but not enough to actually be physically sick. And then yesterday, of all... (...)
i made my own pasta from scratch (⌒ ̫ ⌒) i put it in a lemon parmesan sauce, and then i made some chicken, shiitake mushroom green beans, and then this tomato parmesan focaccia i got from trader joes i hate grating cheese but it tastes so much better😅
random thoughts or just over sharing again.Not much of a purpose to this post, at least not ones I wish to explain completely. Recently, I got an ultimatum to attend counseling due to my attempt to limit beer consumption - by switching to whiskey. I have had a lot of issues relating to... (...)
Getting ready for the winter stormEveryone is up early today, Joel made breakfast and we are about to head out to get the normal supplies for the week. But with the chance of snow I'm also getting ice melt, shovels and new hats, warm socks and gloves for the boys because I'm sure... (...)
Winter’s grip is being felt, a windchill of minus two.I’m not one who dreads winter weather because the world is changing so much. It was said at one time that the weather in Siberia was quite balmy and animals you wouldn’t associate with the region lived there. Of course everything has changed and is... (...)
Don’t be afraid to be disliked.You are responsible only for your own tasks in life. The infringement on other people’s tasks, or the infringement of your tasks by them is the cause of all interpersonal relationship problems. You connect with someone when two people can take... (...)
Blessings and a prayer for the good people of SWIt occurred to me that SW is like a jeweled fabric composed of so many people who are dear to me in SO many ways. People who teach me, people who are kind, people who are insanely funny, people who need help...but most of all, people who are like... (...)
What’s wrong with Suicide? (16) Why do people consider Suicide wrong? Or otherwise treat it like a sickness and bad thing. I don’t think it always is. This isn’t a disease... (...)
Pillowtalk ………How old are your pillows? Just a random question. I went to Costco and they had some that looked pretty decent for 30 bucks on sale. I scooped!
The stillness of winter Walking today I came to this place. When we think of winter beauty we think of snowscapes and trees encased in ice. But even without all that winter has a special beauty all her own. The still and quiet and serenity of this place made me almost... (...)
I finally got movedI love where I’m living. My brother and his wife wanted me to live here with them for a while and I think it will be just fine, I get the entire upstairs to live in. I’m tired from all the moving stuff .
What do 50+ year old women wear to a pub?I’m going to a pub tonight for my sister’s 60th surprise bday party. We have 70 guests on the list. Don’t know what to wear need respectable suggestions. Keep in mind it will be in hick town, not the city
Any Friday night plans? Just getting home here and even though I should be exhausted after a long week, I was actually in the mood to take pics for some reason😅 It’s Friday so decided for a more casual look, hope you guys still like it. Oh and any thoughts on the new wig?... (...)
Did you get a good laugh today? I sent this pic to a friend of mine and he goes “super hero landing” and for whatever reason I couldn’t keep it together for a good 2 minutes. Idk why I found that so funny😄
Which would you choose?A comforting lie, or a painful truth? As I’ve grown older, I’ve realized that I’d rather be hurt than lied to ☹