For the first time in three years I am looking forward to this holiday season. The past three years have been tough, especially during the holidays. It began in November of 2007 with my husband losing his job, then Andrea passed away that same year on Christmas Eve, and each season following has been weighted … Continue reading Giving Thanks
Author: MermaidofthePlains
November Insanity
Okay, so that doesn't roll off the tongue like March Madness. But it's better than ESPN's "Feast Week." All I know is the past few days I've longed to be sitting in a bar in Overland Park with my brother. Brackets and highlighters and a Sam Adams in hand. My neck aching from turning from screen … Continue reading November Insanity
Sideline bimbos, strange mascots, and Devin Hester
I've always thought I missed my calling. If I had a chance to go back and do it all over again, I would've been a sports broadcaster. I love sports. What better way to spend my work days then immersed in sports. All sports. And with intelligent and talented women like Pam Ward and Lesley … Continue reading Sideline bimbos, strange mascots, and Devin Hester
Classic Girl
There is not one day that goes by she doesn't slip through my mind. Quiet. Soft. I hear her voice. Her laugh. Some days her presence is gentle. A reminder. "I'm here." A brush against the arm or cheek. Other days, she is heavy and warm, like a blanket around my shoulders. A hug that … Continue reading Classic Girl
If at first you don’t succeed…
Yes, I'm participating in NaNoWriMo this year. What's NaNoWriMo? It is National Novel Writing Month, a self-described "seat-of-your-pants approach to novel writing." Last year, I made the grand attempt only to realize there was no way I could write 50,000 new words plus study for comps. So I've decided to give it the proverbial second shot … Continue reading If at first you don’t succeed…
The night is black without a moon…
It is Halloween. One of my favorite evenings of the year. Halloween brings to mind the stir of fallen leaves, children's laughter in the air, the scent of candles, the rustle of candy wrappers, and the itchy, sticky weight of wigs, grease makeup, and costumes. Brad and I used to dress up every year. Every … Continue reading The night is black without a moon…
I am but a sparrow
I decided to go to confession this afternoon. Lately, I have felt very in need of this sacrament, but have been coming up with excuses not to go. Some of the same excuses I've been using to miss Mass. Altogether, lame excuses. Deep down I knew what was ahead of me. Once I entered my Father's … Continue reading I am but a sparrow
What to do, what to do…
The World Series has begun. Now, I've been rooting for the Giants AND the Rangers during the playoffs, But now the two are facing each other for the World Series Championship, what is a gal to do? The Rangers have a place in my heart because a good friend is a scout for the Rangers, … Continue reading What to do, what to do…
Pause before you exhale
I'm not sure if Terry McMillan ever intended for society to use the title of her successful book, and later movie, as a source or description of how we live our day to day lives, always holding our breath. If I remember correctly, "waiting to exhale" meant a women was waiting for or still searching for her … Continue reading Pause before you exhale
All about Eve (part II)
Two things happened yesterday after I posted my transgressions against Eve. A very good friend who is aware of what I've been dealing with in regards to erratic menopausal symptoms and my mother's diagnosis, asked if the post was therapeutic. I explained I felt better moments after posting. Then I accompanied my mother to her surgical appointment … Continue reading All about Eve (part II)
Mermaid of the Plains 