Yesterday we found out that child #3 was in close contact with someone who was diagnosed with Covid. Wonderful. So, she is in quarantine. At home. With us. Yeah. Today I learned that the job I had wanted and went through two interviews for, was offered to someone else. I was devastated. I have beenContinue reading “What now, Lord?”
Author Archives: Rita
A Guilty Pleasure
I have a guilty pleasure. Want me to share? I like to watch nanny shows. Perhaps it makes me feel better that my children are not that badly behaved. Oh, wait. Yeah. Reality check. Well, at least they’re different problems. I mean, I have never seen anyone’s child cut themselves or try to commit suicide.Continue reading “A Guilty Pleasure”
Screams
Words shouted Regretted? Breathe Punishment allotted Screams Words swallowed Not to be regretted Ending? Only in silence
Leftover Turkey – BBQ Style
Now we have all had leftover turkey at one time or another. Whether it’s after Thanksgiving, or another time where you only made a turkey breast, but the leftovers seem to multiply. The other day, the lunchtime after we had had a big turkey for dinner, I was racking my brain to figure out somethingContinue reading “Leftover Turkey – BBQ Style”
Suicide
The wind outside is swirling. The snow has filled in the footprints and blessed the scene with crystalline purity. Inside her the storm also rages. Hey, it’s me. If you’re reading this he finally did it. She couldn’t take it; listening to her other personality. He did the best he could, but it was neverContinue reading “Suicide”
Finding HP
I have a problem. Well, let’s face it, I have many problems, but the one I’ve been contemplating a lot lately has to do with child #1. We had always had a great relationship, well we had our ups and downs, but we really connected, you know? This past Fall she went off to startContinue reading “Finding HP”
Adventures in Life
This post was supposed to be about “Adventures in Plumbing” but life interfered. So, while I did change my old showerhead to a new one, I did not have time to replace my leaking kitchen sprayer. Why you ask? Because I was doing that dreaded task of helping child #2 get all of her informationContinue reading “Adventures in Life”
Green Pepper Casserole
Years ago when my children were young, I tried to find a way to make stuffed green peppers that they would like. Everyone loved the filling, but not all the green pepper. So, I figured if I made it with strips of peppers, rather than whole peppers, maybe my children would eat it. Originally, IContinue reading “Green Pepper Casserole”
Adventures in Carpentry
What did I do today? Why, I played carpenter, among other things! Child #3 needed her bed fixed. She shares a bunk bed with her twin sister. As the occupant of the lower bunk, she has two boards running along the sides of her bed with a few 2 x 4’s running perpendicular to holdContinue reading “Adventures in Carpentry”
Epiphany
Tomorrow is Epiphany. It is the day we celebrate the three wise men coming to see Jesus after His birth. They are bringing him most precious gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. What do we bring to Jesus? I am reminded of “The Little Drummer Boy.” Oh, how I hated that song! I always foundContinue reading “Epiphany”
GF Recipes and Writings 