I say … and you think … ?

1. Goodbye :: Resignation
2. Cage :: Home
3. Buddy :: Friend
4. Magic words :: Manners
5. Library :: Heaven
6. Fall in love :: Hope it happens again
7. Tense :: Time to wind down
8. Work! ::  Mostly good
9. Empty :: Heart
10. Heat wave :: ATX at the moment

It’s midnight as I sit here recounting the past 48 hours in my mind. The last couple of days have been so emotional for me. After dad’s deteriorating behaviors due to his dementia over the last couple of months, I had to come to a decision to place him in long-term nursing care. His doctor had recommended he be placed in long-term care back in November 2007, but I just didn’t have the heart to do it. When one speaks with him, he seems alert and responsive, but as time drew on, his behaviors began to change and it was not becoming safe for my children and me.

Continued… »

I say … and you think … ?

1. Questioning :: Knowledge is power
2. Immunity :: ?
3. Online dating :: Sucks…
4. Calcium :: Keep those bones from becoming brittle
5. Dressing :: Turkey
6. Bucket :: Peaches
7. Stain :: Hard to remove
8. Advanced :: Smart
9. Dramatic :: Drama Queen
10. Self-medication :: Don’t over do it

April 9, 2008, will be a sadly remembered day for me. Our company laid-off 17 employees, most of those affecting our department. I can understand the reasons the business has to make the decisions it makes, however, it still doesn’t make it easier for us to see our dear colleagues and dear friends leave in such a manner. In the 17 years I have been there, I had never been closely affected by this type of decision near me.

Continued… »

This is my “diamond” collection. The middle one measures approx. 6″. The other two about 3″. Of course, they are made of glass.

I say … and you think … ?

1. Stuffed :: Aaargh, I need to start my exercising!
2. Gills :: Aquarium
3. Distance :: It’s getting farther and farther
4. Panties :: Getting smaller, yea!
5. Checkered :: Picnic
6. Fill in :: Better not!
7. Taunting :: Stop it!
8. Diner :: Greasy, tasty food
9. Pizza :: Weakness
10. Best friend :: Has your back

I was browsing the web, when I came upon this video. It’s silly, but it kinda makes a true statement about our obsession with the current technologies. This makes me want to go get one so that you can “hit me on my iPhone.”