Category Archives: Asides

Nice surprise in the mail


I got a letter from the IRS yesterday. No really, it was a nice surprise. I’m not being facetious.

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

Tried to go out last night


I tried to go out last night, and ended up totaling my car. And it wasn’t even really my car. It was Barbara’s car. At least that is what the title says. No one was hurt, but I was ticketed … Continue reading →

Aside | Posted on January 19, 2011 by | Tagged ,

Been Absent A While


I know I have been AWOL for a bit. I’ve had some issues with fibromyalgia that have made it a challenge for me to even manage my IADLs. Sleep is still problematic. I’ve slept anywhere from 8 – 10 hours … Continue reading →

Aside | Posted on January 18, 2011 by | Tagged

Quick update


Fibromyalgia is still flaring, but the warmer weather seems to have helped. I don’t do well with cold. That’s one of the main reasons I avoided moving to where Barbara would have preferred to live. Finances are still tight, but … Continue reading →

Posted on December 16, 2010 by | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Can! Academy follow-up


Remember this post [Sign of the Economy?]? Well, a few days ago I got my tax receipt for that donation. The Explorer sold at auction for full Blue Book value. Not the discounted price I tried to sell it for. At … Continue reading →

Posted on September 10, 2010 by | 1 Comment

Pride Support: Friends of Pride Houston


Make a donation to the Houston Pride Parade, become a Friend of Pride, and get all kinds of great benefits: Recognition as Underwriter at LGBT Celebration Recognition on the Pride website VIP Parade Bleacher Seats And even more, depending on … Continue reading →

Posted on June 3, 2010 by | Tagged

We All Like to Reblog (via WordPress.com News)


Cool new feature on WordPress. Just one more reason I like WordPress.com hosting. Have you ever come across a blog post that you enjoyed so much you wanted to easily share it with the readers of your own blog? Sure, … Continue reading →

Posted on June 2, 2010 by

Quote of the random time period


“The mark of your ignorance is the depth of your belief in injustice and tragedy. What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the Master calls the butterfly.” – Richard Bach

Posted on May 23, 2010 by | Tagged | 1 Comment

COBRA Subsidies End. So What Now For Unemployed?


Daily Kos: Icebergs loom: COBRA subsidies end, high risk pools begin Over the coming two months, Americans will begin to really feel the effects of our bold new 21st century healthcare system. The first event (not connected to the Patient … Continue reading →

Posted on May 18, 2010 by | 1 Comment

Bubble echocardiogram result


BTW: The bubble echocardiogram? No problem found. I forgot to pass that on.

Posted on May 11, 2010 by | Tagged , , | 1 Comment