Interior: Small bedroom bursting with king-size bed and several bureaus, side tables and a small dog crate. Lights are out. A couple lies in bed as a standing fan whirs out white noise and a soft breeze.

The puppy in the crate rearranges itself and sighs. The woman in bed does… Read full post »

Here it is, more than five months since I was laid off, and I find that I have moved no farther in the game of life.

I have been employed (off and on the books) since I was 15 years old. Only child of a single mother; money was not… Read full post »

Well, folks, I guess I need to update my bio. The fiance and I picked up our young little chiweenie this morning).

We are delighted with little LuLu and it seems the cats are totally apathetic - which we will gladly accept.

She's currently conked out in her crate. She's… Read full post »

This is inspired by mamoore's loving post to her alcoholic father: http://open.salon.com/blog/melissa_moore/2009/05/28/the_gift_of_alcoholism

 I was born in June of 1977 - at just the right time to ensure my mother was unable to attend her college graduation. At this point, she had already… Read full post »

I did not think my first post would be about this. I'm not sure I ever thought I would post after all these months. But, suddenly, I have a lot of time on my hands.

 I was laid off early last week - just in time for my cut to be… Read full post »