I promised a rant on the one bitch I have about the Twilight books. Today, you get it. I know...I know...two posts in one day. Sheesh... But first, let me tell you what I really LIKED about the Twilight books. It's the same thing I like about Disney/Pixar movies:

Happy Anniversary to Me! Saturday marked a momentous occasion for me: Six years ago Saturday, I was laid off from my job and decided to become self-employed instead of look for another job. So, Sunday was the first day of my 7th year in business. Wow. It’s been an interesting journey, these six years. Many times, I entertained the idea of giving up and getting...

One year ago today, I moved back home with my two younger children, single again for the 4th time in my adult life. Happy to be rid of the drama that was my life, though it turns out it was just the beginning of the end of the drama. I want to cry – to bawl my face off – but I’m not sure why. I can’t tell if it’s the unmitigated joy I...

Old Friend showed up unannounced this afternoon to get his gold watch, that for reasons unknown and unimportant to me, he keeps at my house. When I answered the door, I was surprised to see him. He came in, asked if he could have his watch (he’s come and gotten it to wear and brought it back a few times,) so I went and got it out of my dresser for him. When I came...

Apparently, Old Friend is thinking too much lately. After the inter-FEAR-ence of Friday, he called yesterday afternoon asking if I’d like company again last night. Easy answer, “Yes!” From there, the day took a short detour through hell. But, I kept my eyes on the prize (his visit later on) to get me through. Incentivizing myself like this helps me...