I've never not known Nick and his brother TC. Nick is a year older than me and TC is Luke's age. Our parents are friends, close friends. We grew up together. The boys later lived in a huge [gross, stinky] bachelor pad apartment in college. Luke and Nick grew very close, brothers. In high school, … Continue reading It’s just not fair
Tag: Grief
The Gambler and Steak Dinner
I took myself out to eat at Texas Roadhouse tonight. When I first drove through the parking lot after work it was packed, so I drove home; changed clothes and drove back. Waste of gas yes, but I found a spot and got right in. I used to dread going places alone, especially going to … Continue reading The Gambler and Steak Dinner
Not ready for Bo to go.
In the last week and a half; three friends have had to put their dog to sleep. Tomorrow, I have to do the same for Turbo. I was handling it so well, until this morning, at Panera when I was texting Mom about my car and how expensive it was [because I can't afford it...] … Continue reading Not ready for Bo to go.
Living like I’m half-Amish.
As you know, my Grandpa lost his battle with Alzheimer's on Monday morning. I stayed home from work. It was just a weird day. I finally got up after it all sank in, and watched a little TV, did some things around the condo, sat back down to watch TV and it wouldn't turn on. … Continue reading Living like I’m half-Amish.
An update and Grandpa Brophy
A little update on the post about Turbo; we decided that he still has a lot of spunk in him, so we are going to wait until he is showing a bit more decline in health. For now we'll enjoy some more time with him. It's still tough to know his time is coming to an … Continue reading An update and Grandpa Brophy
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