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Author Archives: qofe
Dad Too
In a couple of weeks it will be 27 years ago that my dad died. He’s been dead for more years of my life than he was alive. Dad was the sort of person who kept everything inside. Also for … Continue reading
Posted in Family
Dad
My dad immigrated to this country from Bochum, Germany in 1937, he was 13 years old. He spoke no English, and he came alone. He had an uncle here who didn’t care very much for or about him, but his … Continue reading
Posted in Family
rage switch
It’s not a necessarily bad thing, rage. Don’t like knowing it’s there, but it has come to my rescue as a tool for protection. It can be of use when dealing with threatening strangers or potentially abusive situations. When my … Continue reading
Posted in General
Happy Anniversary to Me
It’s been 2 years since I had a cigarette…. 730 days. This makes it officially the longest time I’ve stayed away from the nicotine. When DH recently had to be hospitalized (appendicitis — he’s fine ), despite all the stress … Continue reading
Posted in General
Cool Tool: SoyGel Paint & Urethane Remover
Cool Tool: SoyGel Paint & Urethane Remover When I read about this on KK’s, I thought it was great! It’s a soy-based, biodegradable paint & urethane stripper.
Posted in General
How lazy do ya hafta be?
How lazy do ya hafta be if scrolling down a web page is too much work? As a web designer/developer this has become one of my biggest pet peeves. In a recent conversation with a client, he’d gotten internal inquiries … Continue reading
Posted in BGC
missing you
I miss my baby still. I go for a while, thinking I’m okay, and then find I’m crying again. I wish i could bury my face in your fur just one more time. though I did so at the end, … Continue reading
Posted in Fursons
One Hundred Percent Good Dog, Merlin 1990 – 9/25/2006
Dear Sweet Merlin, The first day we met, you were still a puppy, you got so excited you peed on my ankle. Who could possibly get upset by that after taking one look at your gorgeous face. You were sorry, … Continue reading
Posted in Fursons
Our Boots
Last weekend (8/19/06) we rushed one of our cats, Boots (slightly over 10 years old) to the emergency vet (first time we’ve used these folks). He was there from Saturday night through Monday afternoon. They are so cool, so caring … Continue reading
Posted in Fursons
Confessions of a Rock ‘n’ Roll Woman
In addition to my love of Jazz, I also love rock ‘n’ roll… from stuff that goes back to the origins like Muddy Waters, to 50′s doo-wop to Motown, through the Beatles, Stones, Led Zep, Sting, etc., etc. But I … Continue reading
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