It’s that time of year again when we spring forward an hour. That’s fancy talk for saying we lose one whole hour. Sixty minutes. Thirty six hundred seconds. Gone. But it’s okay because in November we fall back and gain an hour which makes everything alright. Correct? Nope. As far as I can tell, no one is happy with this whole setup.
In Hindsight
You can’t change the past –
tis true, tis true.
It is what it is –
you’ve heard that, too.
Sometimes Dreams are my Happy Place
The other day as I drove home from work Lady Gaga’s Paparazzi came on the radio. As I’ve mentioned before, I live in a small town. We only have a handful of FM radio stations. Two are country, one is old rock, one is the Golden Oldies, and two are top 40. I went through my country phase years ago. For the most part I listen to the top 40 stations now. So when Paparazzi played the other day it had been awhile since I last heard it.
The Story Behind the Post: Today I Will
My original plan was to explain yesterday’s post on my Facebook page. But my explanation became quite lengthy. So, an extra post this week it is.
My mom had just been diagnosed with CLL. My family rejoiced in the fact that she defied the odds and was still with us despite a very close call. She was thinner, older, and tired but she was fighting.
Today I Will
Enter Ship NOW!
A Letter to Facebook
Dear Facebook,
While Eve looks like a delightful person, I have no idea who 
she is. I can’t even find the hints you usually drop on how I should know her. We seemingly have no common friends. So why are you so insistent and persistent that we become friends?
On a side note, when one is un-friended by someone is it really necessary to have the said (un-friender) person continue to populate on the (un-friended) friend suggestion lists? Not cool, Facebook, not cool.
Thanks for your time. I know you’re very busy. Probably checking status updates.
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Words of Wisdom from an Old Aunt
Sometimes when you’re at the beginning
Of a long trip, it can look frightening.
I’ve been where you are now –
And I’ve made it this far somehow.
I know little of what will happen,
Before you reach the journey’s end.
Though I cannot ease the fear,
Or promise good times to be always near,
I can share what I’ve learned,
When I had my turn.
Always have a smile and a kind word.
Learn to love life and live it for all it’s worth.
Stay true to what you know in your heart,
Don’t let the world tear your dreams apart.
Remember, be thankful each and every day,
Your family is there to help you along the way.
Above all else, the Lord will help you through,
And always know I am there for you.
I realize this isn’t much to give.
But I know now, life is to live.
With only paper and pen,
I am trying to share – friend to friend,
All the lessons I have found,
Because it seems they go around.
I’ve given you my most humble counsel,
And I hope life treats you well.
Know somebody always cares,
And you are in our daily prayers.
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The Miracle of the Lost Key
Yesterday I woke up 187 miles away from home. I had been visiting my sister, MZ, since Thursday and this was my final morning on my mini-vacation. Originally, I planned on going to the airport with my sister to pick up my niece Lyn before heading out. But I didn’t sleep very well and opted to stay at her place and catch a little extra shut-eye before making the almost 3 hour drive. On a rainy/snowy day. Up into the Wyoming mountains.
