Some days I wake up and I'm fine. I can hang the cloak on a peg and walk away. Other days I wake up and I'm shrouded. Heavy blackness that I can't remove. This is it. Or is it? Will this be what it's like from now on?

I remember.… Read full post »

Cancer sucks.

 I mean, I hate it. If I ever meet cancer on the street, I'll punch it in the face repetedly.

 My Aunt is dying.

 My sweet, beloved, caring, special Aunt is succumbing to cancer. She is one of my best friends. My second mother. My confidant.… Read full post »

I don't know if this is kosher or not, by OS standards. I'm going to post it anyway.

 A friend forwarded me the following email, and I thought it important enough to pass along. I'm not posting this to advocate war, or start any arguments. This man should be considered… Read full post »

I live in a rural area, on a large ranch. Our beautiful home is surrounded by pastures with tall, lush grasses and peacefully grazing cattle. And I came home yesterday to a horrific, heart-sinking sight. A sight that strikes fear in the heart of every rancher.

I pulled into my… Read full post »

This is a recipe I stole from another blog, the Pioneer Woman. Her recipes are incredible and her photography is to so vivid....I'm just sayin'. I didn't want anyone to miss out on this.

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/05/baked-lemon-pasta/

1 pound thin spaghetti
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This is my first ever blog post. I feel like I've finally graduated from Facebook (I know, I know....) and maybe it's time to post something intelligent. At least I hope that's how this turns out.

 My husband and I were on the Sunday side of a road trip weekend yesterday,… Read full post »