I hate this time of year!
And so does Buddy the Elf. Today I took down the front yard Christmas decorations. Buddy was not having it. "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"National news- It took fifteen tries, but Kevin McCarthy is now the...
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Two mass shootings in California in two days. Twelve dead (including the shooter), nine injured in Monterey Park. A few hours later, seven killed in Half Moon Bay. It was a horrible weekend. The first...
View ArticleYear of the Rabbit!
I had so much fun setting up my display for Chinese New Year! 2023 and 1975 were both the Year of the Rabbit, so I was able to have displays for Ivy and Julie as well as Corinne and Gwynn. I found cute...
View ArticleSad news from the Trek BBS.
Locutus of Bored has died. I haven't been very active on the board for a few years, so I didn't know the extent of his health problems. His takedowns of trolls were the stuff of legend. The board will...
View ArticleA cross stitch finish!
My first finish of the year, not counting the tiny piece I did for church. I went shopping with Dad and Katie earlier this week. At Marshalls, I found a Betsey Johnson purse that I've been wanting for...
View ArticleWorld Cancer Day.
It was yesterday (the 4th). In five weeks, I can say I'm a cancer survivor! I posted this throwback photo on Facebook and Tumblr of my cross stitched cancer journal cover and the socks that were a part...
View ArticleUnexpected sleepover!
I had a very last-minute adventure yesterday! Katie and her friends Regi and Linda had tickets to see the 5th Dimension in Richmond last night. A couple of hours before Katie had to leave, Linda had to...
View ArticleHere we go again...
An active shooter situation is happening on the Michigan State University campus. Three dead, five injured, some of those with life-threatening injuries. The shooter is still at large. Michigan State...
View ArticleValentine's Day 2023.
Nothing fancy. My family did the same thing we did last year- dinner at Red Lobster. I had amazing shrimp and lobster tacos (it's Taco Tuesday, after all), and Katie and I split an enormous...
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Two new historical AG dolls. Twins Nicki and Isabel, from 1999. They're very cute, but I won't get them for a while. I'm still hoping that Claudie will get some new outfits. And I want to get Kavi...
View ArticleAnother all-clear!
My virtual follow-up with my oncologist ended up being a photo call due to some technical difficulties at the office. But it was a good phone call- everything is good! No new tumors, no problem with...
View ArticleMardi Gras!
Beads, masks, King Cake, and pancakes.I bought a bunch of miniature masks, thinking they would work on my dolls, but they were too small. I turned them into ornaments and put them on a gold tree with...
View ArticleMemories of a bad day.
Five years ago yesterday, I spent a whole day in the ER, which led to my cancer diagnosis. Saturday night, I had terrible nightmares. I guess it was my subconscious reminding me what day was coming up....
View ArticleSecond cross stitch finish of the year!
From the Subversive Cross Stitch shop. Let the shenanigans begin!The daffodils continue to take over the garden. And now the forsythia is blooming, too. Itty Bitty daffodils! This photo came out really...
View ArticleFive years.
This was me, five years ago tonight. I am now an official five-year ovarian cancer survivor! These past five years have gone by fast. The fight isn't over. I still have to check in with my oncologist...
View ArticleLong weekend.
I'm still tired from it! Saturday, I went to a hand bell workshop with some members of our choir. It was a long drive into the mountains. A very pretty drive! I learned some new ringing techniques, and...
View ArticleThat was...not fun.
I had an MRI today. It was a very interesting experience. First, I had a contrast dye I.V. put in. Then, after I was settled in the machine, I was told I was going to have to wait for a different one....
View ArticleAll clear!
MRI results came back clear. No malignancies, the cysts haven't grown any larger. I also had another blood test this week. My potassium levels are back to normal. Great news to end the week!My St....
View ArticleAnd another school shooting...
This time it was a small private school in Nashville. Three kids and three staff members were killed. The shooter was killed by the police. No idea about motive, but the shooter identified as a trans...
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