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Sorry For the Word Vomit…

I know it’s been awhile and I know I said I was going to stop apologizing when I missed a Wednesday or Sunday post, and I am… (yes, I do know it’s Thursday) I just don’t want anyone to think I forgot about them or this blog. We moved three weeks ago. (A BIG, HUGEContinue reading “Sorry For the Word Vomit…”

I’m Sorry, I Stink

Seriously. So bad. It started in my car. Yesterday I took Tayla to school. When I unlocked the car and opened the door, I was about knocked on my ass. The stench of rotten eggs wafted out. “Where is that coming from?” Tayla asked. “I don’t know. Dad probably farted, then slammed the door shutContinue reading “I’m Sorry, I Stink”

Why We Need to Stop Comparing Addiction to Cancer

First, I think we need to acknowledge there is a difference between drug use and drug abuse. Some people can use substances recreationally, not everyone can. People are hardwired differently. I don’t know why some people don’t have an issue with having one glass of wine at dinner, while others struggle. I’ve been noticing theContinue reading “Why We Need to Stop Comparing Addiction to Cancer”

Natalie’s On My Mind

I don’t know if she’s here because I’ve been thinking about her so much or I’ve been thinking so much about her that she’s here… It doesn’t matter I guess. It probably has a lot to do with the writing I’ve been doing. The sister piece last week and dealing with her loss for anotherContinue reading “Natalie’s On My Mind”

Struggling & Surviving

I know it’s been awhile. While I don’t like that it’s been so long, I am doing my best. I’m not going to make promises to do better because… I don’t want to set myself up for failure. If I can do better, I will. I don’t even remember where I left off… We didContinue reading “Struggling & Surviving”

Acme’s Funniest Person Contest

Many of you know that last night I participated in Acme’s Funniest Person in the Twin Cities Contest. This is my third year entering and I’ve got to say, I LOVE it. I love Acme. I love the stage, the people, the crowd, the atmosphere… The headlining comedian last night said that being on theContinue reading “Acme’s Funniest Person Contest”

Oh Look, More Growth (gag)

Two steps out of Darlene Merchant’s office I thought: “Why do I keep doing this to myself? Why do I keep coming here when I know it will rip me…” “Because” I interrupted “you know it helps”. I lost my argument and won, I guess. I had another Accelerated Resolution Therapy session today. It hadContinue reading “Oh Look, More Growth (gag)”

Hilarious Winners of the First Annual ‘Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards’

Source: Hilarious Winners of the First Annual ‘Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards’

I Know It Was You…

This past Friday, May 19th marked one year since my sister passed away from addiction. I’ve been pretty preoccupied with it, with her… as usual. I woke up Friday morning about 2:40 am. I cried and went back to sleep. I woke up again when it was time to take Tayla to school. I startedContinue reading “I Know It Was You…”

Deja Vu in the Twilight Zone

Friday morning we got our lease renewal form along with a notice from our rental company that our rent is increasing to nearly $1600.oo. “Do you want to move?” Don asked me. “To be honest, I haven’t loved the drive… to everywhere.” “I don’t want to move” he said. “Nobody WANTS to move, it’s a painContinue reading “Deja Vu in the Twilight Zone”