One of my past jobs was working with high school kids that suffered from various disorders. For the most part, the kids I worked with were pretty highly functioning. They were able to attend mainstream classes, needing support time to time. I was their support, as much as I was Read more…
What I’m coming to realize is that with every phase of life, or with every reaction to life, you experience a whole new set of “firsts”. Sometimes the way we react to those new firsts are surprising. In the weeks following my discovery of life not being what I thought Read more…
While down on my hands and knees scrubbing the floors this morning, I was caught off guard by huge alligator tears rolling uncontrollably down my face; splatting on my hands and fresh floor. These tears were like a waterfall cascading off a cliff. Anybody that knows me well may assume Read more…
We live in the middle of nowhere. Out here when somebody says they have a pig, it is understood that the pig is most likely going to be dinner one day. They are usually lumbering giants weighing upwards of 1500 pounds. They are more meat hog than pig. They are Read more…
Once again we have arrived at my absolutely favorite holiday. Once again we solemnly swear we are up to no good… at least with our tricks. As usual we’ve been planning make up and costumes for weeks. We have every tiny detail worked out. With funding being tighter than usual Read more…
“I lost my mind trying to understand yours” @joker_quotes087 I follow this account on Instagram mostly because the quotes or sayings they post resonate with me. They’re slightly edgy, they say what they mean, mostly they apply to my life, and let’s face it those of us without filters tend Read more…
I have been out of work in the traditional sense of the term for 2 months now. My general 9-5 position was terminated. The owner of the company found a “yes” girl to go along with all his ideas. So I was was shown the virtual door. I’ve never been Read more…
The boys, a friend of Welding Boy, and I enjoyed an adventure to the Wizarding Festival in Scottsville today. It’s an adorable little town. Straight out of 1700 something. It appears not much has changed in the last couple centuries there. There is a feeling that you are almost experiencing Read more…
I have always lived for Halloween. It’s not uncommon for me to bounce costume ideas around all year long, then decide on one in the beginning of October. My kids all love this tradition as well. They’ve grown up knowing they could be anything they want. Nothing is too scary, Read more…
My situation, as it unfolds in front of me, has lead me to draw strength from the strong women whom helped raise me. What would they say to me if they were still here? What lessons of my youth may apply? What have I forgotten, or filed away and haven’t Read more…