Monthly Archives: May 2012

Day 117 I know I did not buy a lemon of a house … but the last 2 days I have been feeling like it is becoming a money pit. I know that’s not true … but some little oddities … Continue reading →

Day 116 (This is Part VI of the story The Scent of Lilacs. The story originally posted on day 108 … and continues on days 109, 110, 111, and 115.) Today’s sandwich is a surprise. Cream cheese and butter with … Continue reading →

Day 115 (This is Part V of the story I’m posting … The Scent of Lilacs. Parts I, II, III, IV are posted on days 108, 109, 110 and 111.) So, my independence grew until I am where I am … Continue reading →

Day 114 Today is Memorial Day … and though I don’t know anyone who is in the service now and we, as a family, did not lose anyone to war in the past I always get nostalgic and weepy on … Continue reading →

Day 113 One good thing about moving to a new area of the country – you find out what you are made of. And, apparently, I am made of sweat. Yes … apparently so. It’s hot. Coming from the “High … Continue reading →

Day 112 Until recently I had six animals. Quite a LOT for one person. I have two pugs, Dori (14) and Gertie (7). Dori is one of the two old ladies I flunked fostering almost 4 years ago. Flunked in the sense … Continue reading →

Day 111 (This is Part IV of the story The Scent of Lilacs. Parts I, II and III were posted on Days 108, 109 and 110.) I don’t mind so much days on the porch but when it’s hot, I … Continue reading →

Day 110 (Note: If you are a subscriber to this blog the last post did not include the final paragraph written. You may want to go to www.lobsteronmyshoulder.com and read it before continuing on with Part III.) This is Part III … Continue reading →

Day 109 This is Part II of my story, Scent of Lilacs. Part I posted on 5/22/2012 – Day 108 But I was told that white folk and colored folk weren’t friends, especially colored folk that were “hired hands”. Some … Continue reading →

Day 108 I was at the library earlier and noticed as I was going in that the last of the lilacs out front were fading quickly.  They are one of my favorite flowers and it is always a springtime thrill to have them … Continue reading →