Monthly Archives: December 2015

Like a Phoenix Rising From the Trashes

Posted on December 31, 2015 by larva225

This is it.  The end of another calendar year and holiday season.  In the usual fashion, this week has rocketed by.  Let’s see what happened: Crispi and I had a rather impromptu mother/daughter day in New Orleans.  I really like … Continue reading →

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Snack to the Future

Posted on December 28, 2015 by larva225

Christmas has come and gone.  Recovery can now begin. We spent Xmas eve day trying to find creative ways to keep busy.  It was hot outside.  And while that was enough of a bummer, it had been raining for a … Continue reading →

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O Come All Ye Grapeful

Posted on December 23, 2015 by larva225

I’m hosting Xmas dinner this year.  By my count, there will be 11 of us.  In my house.  All at once. Yesterday, I hit that point where I wondered what I was smoking when I came up with this idea. … Continue reading →

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The Rat in the Hat

Posted on December 22, 2015 by larva225

Despite not attending a myriad of Xmas activities due to fatigue, illness, or just not feeling it, I did want my kids to see Santa.  Fortunately, a local bank – of all things – put on a free Santa event.  … Continue reading →

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Cold Lang Syne

Posted on December 21, 2015 by larva225

As I recently reported, our household recently lost our fish, Dr. Seuss.  This caused significant anxiety for me in that I had no idea how my daughter would process this loss.  She was surprisingly ok with it, immediately setting her … Continue reading →

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Earth, Wind, and Tired

Posted on December 19, 2015 by larva225

For some reason, this past week has been hell week.  What, with puking kids, crazy unexpected last-minute debacles at work, 2 Xmas parties at 2 different schools, gift bags to assemble, things to bake, and the usual household chaos, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Bark, The Herald Angels Sing

Posted on December 18, 2015 by larva225

One of my neighbors, the Desperate Housewife, acquired 3 F’ing Chihuahuas about a year ago.  Both of our yards are fenced, but unfortunately the side facing her is chain link.  She has a doggie door, so these little yapping hell … Continue reading →

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Speak Softly and Carry a Big Sick

Posted on December 15, 2015 by larva225

You know those times when it would be funny if it just wasn’t?  Yeah.  This is one of those times. Saturday was to have been a festive, happy day.  Felix had a birthday party to attend (chauffeured by moi) and … Continue reading →

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Put Your Money Where Your South Is

Posted on December 11, 2015 by larva225

As we careen toward Xmas, I find myself daily making my list and checking it twice.  Have I forgotten anything?  Am I ready? I  must admit,  I find myself in pretty good damn shape.  Sweet. That being said, it feels hard … Continue reading →

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When You Fish Upon a Star

Posted on December 9, 2015 by larva225

We’ve had a loss in our household.  It actually happened several days ago, and I’m just getting around to sharing.  I’ve been battling what’s turned out to be a sinus infection since the end of October.  I finally went to … Continue reading →

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