Category Archives: Random Shit

Homeward Bound

I’m very excited to announce that we are Homeward Bound! In June after my eldest graduates we will say goodbye to Switzerland. It’s hard to express how excited I am for this change! We thought coming here would be the … Continue reading

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A Super Power to end all Super Powers

Dearest Husband has a couple super powers.  He can anticipate the storyline of any book or movie without fail–every time.  He is also a super fantastic gift giver.  It’s possible this super power was passed from mother to son.  Regardless … Continue reading

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RIP little car

What’s worst than running out of gas in the middle of nowhere?  Car breaking down while husband is away.  Last time I was home alone I wrote about it here.  This time I planned to host a Toso (long chanting … Continue reading

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Not If, When

Last night I had a very vivid dream of dying with my husband in a car accident.  I awoke with a terrible raw feeling inside.  Maybe it was because DH and I recently starting watching the TV Show Awake, or … Continue reading

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Living with a Splash

We’re on Southern Cal vacation.  Woke up at 3am and started the long drive to Venice Beach.  The Boy couldn’t fall back asleep when we got in the car so he was already set to have a rough day.  Santa … Continue reading

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Too comfortable?

I tend to like all things comforting: soft beds, yummy food, fuzzy pets, warm socks, clean kitchens, and enjoyable fiction I can put down at any moment if it gets too intense. I shy away from all things uncomfortable: conflict … Continue reading

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And that’s why I wear comfortable shoes…

It all started with a comment from Dearest Husband. DH: I like those shoes. Me: Which? DH: The high heel platform ones. Me: Really? DH: You know most women wear heels. OK a little background for those of you unfamiliar … Continue reading

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