Moxie has been needing to run off some energy so last weekend we were at the dog park both Saturday and Sunday. I thought it was going to be muddy but the colder temps on Friday did the trick to make it not so bad. Not even needing a bath. We were at the park … Continue reading A sick puppy is no fun

I haven't worked directly with the Youth Advisory Council [and Family Advisory Council] for 5 years now. I was relieved of those "temporary" duties that started in September 2008, and finally ended in late 2017... I now just support the back end. I no longer need to go to the meetings which are nights and … Continue reading The downside of working at a children’s hospital.

It's okay to treat step-kids well, but don't forget the real kids... They were there first, and are blood. Or ... paid for via an adoption.

Coming back to edit this -- I posted this moments before I fell asleep. I was in a weird mood. In 8 months I will be 40. In 6 months I will celebrate 15 years of seizure freedom. I feel like I should treat myself to something fun. I had grand ideas of a trip … Continue reading sometimes reality hits ya in the face.

I started my job at the end of May 2008, and we didn't have a direct boss. The person who hired me, thankfully took a different position the day before I started. I was not fond of her at all during the interview, but decided to take the job and get my foot in the … Continue reading I have an amazing boss.