I've really been down in the dumps lately and I'm not sure why.  Well, that's not exactly true.  I'm going through the ups and downs of menopause and the (for me) inevitable hyperanxiety, mood swings and hot flashes.  But it's more than that.  I've been struggling, trying to… Read full post »

I have the entire week off next week and I'm a so excited about it!  I'm not going anywhere, I'm not doing anything special other than taking a day trip to Rocky Mountain National Park and working on my garden.  I intend to sleep in every day, watch old movies on… Read full post »

I am a child welfare social worker and have been for about 7.5 years.  It's my third "career", the previous being teaching and non-profit human services management and administration.  I've worked with clients receiving entitlement benefits throughout my career(s).  In fact, I received… Read full post »

I consider myself a real smartass, so I'm often in the position of deciding whether or not what I'm about to say is "worth" it.  That requires the ability to make quick judgment calls prior to opening my mouth, jumping into street girl mode, and firing off a real zinger.  This is… Read full post »

I've spent my entire life trying to figure out what Beth (liberalfatbroad) stands for, and I'm actually still figuring it out.  However, I've arrived at some very significant conclusions.

I am a Democrat.  I've always registered as unaffiliated or independent, not knowing or understanding t… Read full post »