Still sick.

Unlike later updates to The List, there is a common theme with these songs – they got me through some bad times. These are the songs that hit my list first, not necessarily because they were the most important to me (though some do hit me powerfully) but because they are all tied to periods…

Well, the ex showed up at my doorstep yesterday promptly at 8:00, and dropped off the tax info from last year that I needed. Or at least, what I thought I’d need. I then bundled myself up (it was cold in these parts yesterday) and did some errands. My company has a LOT of nice…

It’s been a stressful few weeks here in Lake Woebegone. I’ve finally been semi-officially let in on the problem from three weeks ago at work, mostly because the situation was exacerbated by an incident that happened at work two weeks ago. While the incident has been resolved to everyone’s satisfaction, the problem remains like the…

Not me. The Kitten from Hell. She decided to go trick or treating in the apartment last night, after we retired. She found herself a nice, newly opened can of Pounce treats, knocked them off the top of the microwave, chewed the lid off, and ate the entire freaking can. Of course, she barfed the…

I’m outside, on the deck (10’ X10’ of floor planks and rails, sadly in need of attention). For “attention” read “restoration”. Today is my day off. There is no chance of me doing anything that needs doing beyond the already accomplished sweeping of the arbor vitae droppings and cleaning of the patio table and two…

The Christmas trees are still up, though the outside lights are now down (albeit still draped on the dining room table.) Yesterday’s plans are today’s failures. I’ll get the decorations down next week for sure, though. Either that or I’ll buy some heart ornaments and start redecorating for the next big Hallmark holiday. Satan’s Little…