The Red Door
Friday, I got the Red Door treatment. Except it wasn't Elizabeth Arden, but Medical City Dallas. Nothing dramatic, just another effort to figure out why my hearing is distorted in one ear. The problem really centers on low frequency hearing loss. Depending upon who's...
Death By Lunch Bag
Hi my name is Kay. I'm a recovering enabler, procrastinator, grammar hacker... and anger management flop. Our bonus baby, the little (almost) 3-yr old who thank goodness keeps us grounded, has taught us many life lessons. One of them centers on love. A couple of years...
“Huh?”
"Don't close the door!" I yell at Teen Take-Out, as the door closes behind him and he blank stares at me with the classic "Huh?" look. I fight spewing a few chosen words at him and run to the door, hoping by some chance I had pushed the unlock button ... Of course, it...
By the Root
After hearing his sister's menu for the evening: "Why don't you buy everyone's meal tonight?" Teen Take-Out asks. "I want to make mashed potatoes, chicken & corn." "Can I have a side of cereal?" "No. You have to eat what I make," she nyaahd at him. "Shut-Up,...
Friends
I'm in the car (surprise, surprise) driving from one place to the other. This time with only two in tow, the baby and the 11-yr. old. "Blah-d-blah yeg. Mini ma stairs. Dish ma beeg ouchie.", Jack-speak. "Yes I know, honey. Your leg scraped the stairs and you do have a...