24 and Star Trek

I have been a Trekkie ever since I was five years old. I have seen every episode of the original series at least 10 times. Of course I have watched all the other series as well. Last year I became a 24 fan and tonight’s episode made me realize that people who [...]

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Things That Happen During the Night

Our church sent us a lovely bouquet of flowers this week to offer their condolences for our loss. Each morning it was fun to see this beautiful orange lily slowly open day by day. On the day I expected to find it fully opened it was horrifying to see that someone had chewed [...]

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Things You Will See at the Drugstore

My doctor’s office called today to inform me I tested positive for H. pylori bacteria which can cause stomach ulcers or stomach cancer, so they ordered more medication for me. Yikes! So off we go to Walgreens where Norm likes to use their drive-through pharmacy pickup window. We get to the store [...]

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The Visitation

Despite yesterday’s events I am feeling so much better today. Because of that I decided to go with Norm to the visitation for Madeleine at the mortuary. I didn’t really know what to expect because I’ve never been to one before. Norm and I arrived early so we were able to see [...]

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Happy Birthday to Jack

Though we are only 16 months apart in age and he has been taller than me ever since I can remember, he’s still my little brother. (This photo was taken last October when I was in San Diego.) Jack turns 40 today and I wish I could be with him. He’s giving [...]

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It’s Official

What I thought was just a simple cold has turned out to be bronchitis. I started feeling congested yesterday and rather achy, but this morning was far worse and my chest felt very tight. Been there done that — so I knew I needed to go seek medical help. My wonderful husband [...]

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She Will Be Missed

Madeleine, Norm’s mother, passed away early this morning. She was 92 years old and had lived a good life. She will be missed by us and all who knew her because she was a dear sweet lady. Norm and I are comforted with knowing that she is now with God and will [...]

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Valentine’s Day 2006

My wonderful husband Norm surprised me with a cute card today. I didn’t get him one but I did find this:

go make your own here.

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