Happy Halloween, 2016

Baguette has never been that into trick-or-treating. From her perspective, Halloween is when you knock on your neighbor’s door, and they answer it–but then they don’t let you in. What’s the point of that? It’s always been a struggle. Not… Read moreHappy Halloween, 2016

Kindness

We took Baguette to the doctor yesterday, to check on a minor concern. While we were there, we decided to get her flu shot–none of us has gotten it so far, because we’ve all been sick through the fall and… Read moreKindness

An Apple A Day

A week ago, I took the day off work and went to lots of doctors. Well, several doctors. Well, three. Nothing alarming is happening, but I like to stay on top of my regular checkups. Plus I need new glasses…. Read moreAn Apple A Day

Best-Laid Plans

So here’s the schedule: arrive at the surgical center at noon. Surgery at 1:15, lasting about 90 minutes. Recovery time, etc., figure we’ll be home late afternoon. Here’s what happened: 12:00 Arrive at surgical center. Told the doctor is running… Read moreBest-Laid Plans

If You’re Squeamish, Stop Reading Now

So I’m sitting on the couch while Mr. Sandwich and one of his friends are working in the garage. All of a sudden, Mr. Sandwich walks in briskly and says, “We’re going to the emergency room.” I follow him into… Read moreIf You’re Squeamish, Stop Reading Now