Lesbian log twenty-six-zero-three-twenty-one Cooking is the bane of my existence. I’m not fond of it. I eat because I have to to survive, and when I finally force myself to cook, I’m a slave to a recipe because I lack confidence in the kitchen. I grew up eating a very bland diet. My father had …
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Gnawing Away
Lesbian log twelve-zero-three-twenty-one Since I didn’t feel like belabouring the perils and challenges of living on my own today, (reverse osmosis system and water softener acting up, dishwasher dead, hot water tank dubiously working) I decided to sit down with my trusty old dictionary and pull a word for today’s post. Drum roll, please. Today’s …
Perspective is Everything
Lesbian log zero-three-zero-three-twenty-one Nothing has changed this week. I still know my time with my kids is dwindling down—like watching the last streams of sand empty from the hour glass—but over the last few days, I’ve tried hard to look at my experience from a place of abundance and stop dwelling in a space of …
Snow
Lesbian log twenty-one-zero-two-twenty-one I very much strongly dislike winter. Like. A lot. I try my utmost best in life to never use the word hate because it is a viciously cruel word at the best of times, so this is as vehement as I get. I despise winter. I’ve since learned, however, that I can …
A Month In
Lesbian log thirteen-zero-two-twenty-one It’s been one month since I officially started my new life. For the first time, ever, I made my way on my own gumption, blood, sweat and tears. I moved into a new home, alone, on my own, arranged my own finances, qualified for my own credit cards and loans (which wasn’t …
You’re Not Pinned Down
Today’s random dictionary point and post is brought to you by the word pin. Pin: 1) a small thin pointed piece of esp. steel wire with a round or flattened head used for holding things in place, attaching one thing to another etc. 2) pin down — to a promise, arrangement etc. 3) force a …
Otherness
Otherness: (n) 1. the state of or fact of being other or different 2. A thing or existence separate from or other than the thing mentioned and the thinking subject. Years ago, I had a blog. I wrote about anything and everything, but eventually, I couldn’t come up with anything relevant or unique to say. …
Reset and Recharge
I’ve learned I’m an extroverted introvert. That’s my lesson from social distancing and learning to navigate a new world blending family commitments and responsibilities while still providing comfort and reassurance to those that need me. I can give only so much before I’m just emotionally and physically drained. Working from home provides very little opportunity …