March 14
“She needs to trust the time it takes for what she wants to happen.”
1965
We had another grass fire today - Mr. O'Rourke started it. I went over and helped him.
I can't take gym for two or three weeks - make it two! Booooo. I like gym.
Speaking of I like - I still like V and am going to try to be as attractive, physically and personally, as I can.
I have Mom and Dad's bed now - a double. Ah - a big bed - finally!!
Well, bye bye!
Vive V!
Comment 2023
A glimpse into my parents’ marriage as it fell apart. The day they got twin beds.
1981
A very lazy Saturday, so far. I have things to do twirling in my brain, but it is sunny and warm in the house, so I keep wandering from warm spot to warm spot. I did go grocery shopping this morning; maybe that’s it for the day. Lunch is next, and Victory Garden will be on in ten minutes. This afternoon I’ll grade more exams and tidy up a bit.
I got a nice letter from Mom about the pictures we sent for her birthday. They were taken during Bob and Bonnie’s visit. Everyone is having children, it seems. I wonder…
1983
First day of spring break. Today is MY day. I’m leaving Kiddo at the sitter’s house and taking the day off for me. Shoe shopping and then to the library to read magazines. At one I am going to lunch with Camy. We both need a mental health day. It’s a good day for it, too. The forecast is for sunny, warm and lovely, high temps in the 70s.
Comment 2024
Hi, Camy! We need to have lunch again, soon!
1986
Suddenly I am fraught with doubt and indecision about having another child. Is this really smart timing? Am I really ready for this? Is it too late? If a baby showed up on our doorstep, I’d take it in a minute. I guess I just want reassurance that everything will go well, that the baby will arrive in December (not a month early, like Kiddo), that the baby will be alright.
Certainly I am not as moonstruck as I was the first time around. The very word “baby” was magical. Now I am more realistic about what I am getting into, and about what can go wrong.
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Kiddo 2 came two and half weeks early, before Thanksgiving.
1997
I am still sleepy, my eyes bleary and my head muddled. This will be a busy day, but in fits and starts. The sky is gray and the forecast is for rain and cool temperatures. More rain for the grass and the flowers.
2013
I am feeling sure and capable these days, despite being behind schedule on the book. I’m not so far behind that I can’t catch up. Today’s tarot: a very impatient 7 of discs. “She needs to trust the time it takes for what she wants to happen.” LOL
2020
So the stuff is downsized, the house is sold, and the movers come this week. Our original plan was to head to California by train, visit a dear friend, and come back to our new home. Plan, shman.
Because we are in the vulnerable age range, because no one really knows how widespread the virus is, because we don’t want to endanger ourselves, our dear friend, her friends, total strangers who are someone else’s dear ones, we are postponing our trip. Instead we will be taking a much shorter- and very, very careful - local trip while the moving happens.
I know there are some people who still want to go on as if everything was normal. We will, eventually.
2023
More Zyrtec, please. In my next life I would like to enjoy spring for a couple of weeks before allergy season starts.
I am very saddened (not that it does anyone any good) when I get glimpses into the breakdown of your parent's marriage, during important years of your childhood. You appear to have proved to be very resilient - great training for life as an over achieving academic. Lol. And perhaps I can just mention that the class I took with you in your domicile in American Studies had the biggest bang of an impact, one that has lasted and from which I've been able to grow as a person. Thank you!