I’ve lived almost six and a half decades, and for the first time (at least that I’m aware of), I have a UTI. And let me tell you … it’s not fun. I feel so much empathy for those who suffer from them regularly. The pain is something I’d never thought I would have to experience, and hope to never again!
If anyone out there has tips to help keep this happening again, please chime in!
Although, as they say, I don’t have a horse in this race (I’m not Roman Catholic), I am very saddened to hear of the death of Pope Francis. He was an extraordinary man leading a religion in very troubling times. He leaned towards being progressive, which I know irritated a lot of the more traditional Roman Catholics around the world. However, it gives me hope that the Roman Catholic Church is learning to become more compassionate and inclusive. My hope is that the Roman Catholic Church will continue the progressive legacy that Pope Francis has left. Rest in peace, gentle man. You will be greatly missed.
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It’s been a hot minute (or seventeen) since I’ve written. I’m trying to change that and make more of an effort to write at least once a week. No promises, mind you.
I’m still enjoying my part-time job with a local suburb’s visitor center. Honestly, it’s like working in a Hallmark movie. Plus it gets me out of the house at least twice a week AND gives me some mad spending money (I just shelled out all I’ve made this year for even MORE repairs on my sunroom - more about that in a future blog). The folks I meet are nice, and it turns out I don’t hate people nearly as much as I thought I did.
So, there’s this guy. 😍 We’ve known each other for 22-ish years, but lost track of each other, and reconnected recently. He will probably see this, but he also knows how I feel about him. I don’t want to push, as that’s not something either of us needs (past relationship trauma for us both). No matter what happens, I’m glad to have my friend back in my life. Love you, CJ!
I’ve started working on my novel again. And boy, the creative juices are flowing baby! Not going to jinx it, but I already have a publisher interested. My hope is to create a universe in which I can continue to write books for years (sort of like my fave author at the moment, Nazri Noor; I’ll link his Amazon page below).
That’s all for now, gentle readers.
… but I absolutely will not tolerate being spoken to in a disrespectful manner. I wouldn’t allow that from someone I don’t like or respect, let alone someone I considered to be family. It hurts to say this, but consider yourself cut out of my life.
He reached out, and we have a date for New Year’s Eve. Yeah, I realize that’s probably not the best first date option (up there with Valentine’s Day), but I’m excited nevertheless.
