Category Archives: Life
I May Be Deaf, But I’m Not An Idiot
I am intelligent. I am opinionated. I get off on efficiency. I am frugal. I am direct. I can be a bitch when I need to be, and I own that term as one of endearment. I am a redhead. … Continue reading
Posted in culture, family, home, Inspiration, Life, People
Tagged "alarm system", "bait and switch", "hard of hearing", "home security", "not an idiot", "taking advantage", ADT, deaf, redhead, salesperson
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Estes Park: The Wonder, Beauty And BREAK We (I!) Needed
Last week I kidnapped my husband and surprised him with a trip to Estes Park, Colorado. It was a trip for HIM, his surprise. Roy kept insisting the trip was for us, but it really wasn’t. I mean we did … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Inspiration, Life, Love, nature, Personal, Relationships, travel, Writing
Tagged "bed and breakfast", "Estes Park", "Rocky Mountain National Park", elk, getaway, hiking, joy, reconnecting, rejuvenation, relaxation, rest, romance, surprise, tourism, trail, trip, vacation
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How To Plan A Romantic Getaway/Abduction Without Getting Caught In 7 ‘Easy’ Steps
Have you ever felt like your relationship is fine, but both you and your spouse need a break from real life, like yesterday? This year has been a hard one for my husband and me. Between house stuff (like a … Continue reading
Posted in home, Life, Love, nature, Relationships, Romance, travel
Tagged "Estes Park", "romantic getaway", "Stanley Hotel", brewery, co-conspirators, Colorado, getaway, hiking, mountains, plans, scheme, trip, vacation
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Here Comes Cable!
I can’t remember the last time that I had cable. It has been at least five years, if not six years, since I last had any kind of cable where I lived. When I lived with roommates we all agreed … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, home, Life, media, TV
Tagged "2014 tv season", "cable tv", "closed captioning", cable, internet
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My Father’s Birthday: Reconciling What Never Was And What Never May Be
I mailed my dad’s birthday card last week, because he is in Nebraska, I’m in Colorado and the mail takes a few days to reach its destination. His birthday was last Saturday. Something occurred to me when I bought his … Continue reading
Posted in Family, home, Life, Personal, Relationships, Uncategorized
Tagged "sperm donor", abuse, birthday, dad, father, neglect
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