"It was previously a question of finding out whether or not life had to have a meaning to be lived. It now becomes clear on the contrary that it will be lived all the better if it has no meaning." ~ Albert Camus — A pretty way to say ignorance is bliss. I knew from … Continue reading My Truth
I promise today I will refrain from political blathering and return to my bitter divorced mom of three not so wee spawn posts. Traveling for work, today I visited my middle child in New York. I brought her three things she had requested from home: Her guitar with a broken string, Several packages of tea, because … Continue reading Lunch With Thing Two
I have hit a plateau. My blog has become as stagnant as my social life, and it needs a kick in it's post-erior. This morning before I got up to let the dogs out, I spent a minute or two extensively researching more successful blogs. I realized ten things: Successful blogs always list ten things … Continue reading Naked Farming / What Farmer’s Tan?
Every once in a while I forget how much I hate parties and I agree to go to one. The work party has a function. Working stiffs gather together, adult beverage or two in hand, to say all the things that would be grounds for termination if said on company property. It's a release to … Continue reading Outside of Work
"The chain of wedlock is so heavy that it takes two to carry it - and sometimes three." ~Heraclitus I assume Heraclitus was making a joke of infidelity, but let's consider his quote in the literal sense. The image conjured is of a young couple struggling under the weight of a heavy chain and lock, until … Continue reading A Chain and Lock
'Twas a mistake In my youth To think there were limits to what I could do My head aches Knowing the truth I might've done anything I'd put my mind to In recompense For the lost years I'm busy as ever— positively Life has commenced Without the fears I am resourceful effective and free __________________________ … Continue reading Better
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