Mass today

I went to Mass this morning. Then to Dunkin Donuts with Roseann and Anita. Came home to knit (knit all morning before Mass) but Anthony called. I went across the street and met him, Karla and Kayla at Smoke and Bones. Now I've been home knitting. I'm not going to finish in time to mail tomorrow like I wanted to. Grrrrrrrr!

Saturday

Went to breakfast with Sandy and then to Hallmark and a few stores in Seybridge plaza. Then home. Knit a few rounds.

Last night I thought I was dying - I think I had a kidney attack. Thank God it stopped and I didn't have to figure out how to get to the hospital.

It was a wonderful day

Spent the day with Jenna -- we did errands, bought a new dish for the cat, had brunch at the diner. Baked mini pumpkin pies. Then we went down to the tree lighting and had a great time there. Diana and James and Lia came over for a little while afterward to see Brooklyn and then they all went off.

I may be home the rest of the weekend. Sandy is assuming stuff as usual. She sent me an email saying she saw I had someone here for the weekend so have a nice weekend. I sent her an email back saying I have no one here for the weekend. We'll see.

I could use the time here to finish up swap stuff. The hat I'm knitting is only halfway done.

Thankful

Went to Karla's and had a wonderful, wonderful day. And I brought Jenna home with me. We are having a great time laughing at everything. And I think I killed the turkey.

Winter begins

So the state is already closing down at 12:30 tomorrow. I alerted Bob that I might not be in. I'll call in the morning and cancel out completely. Neither Judy nor Carlton will be around to help me out.

Snow is supposed to be heavy tomorrow. I hope my boy's flight goes well and then they have to get to Naugatuck.

Please watch over them, Lord.

Sunday

Well I accomplished a little. Got a chunk of knitting done on the Orchids and Fairy Lights hat for my swapee for Tokmas. I still have a lot of work to do. Watched The Artful Detective all day long and am nowhere near catching up. Baked pumpkin bread. Cooked my pork loin. Made chicken taquitos. And I organized under the sink.

All in all I think it was a fairly good day.

Remember

Another quote thingy that I really like. Wish I had this back when. But it's ok. This is good for a lot of things:

What to Do When Your Love's Left You
(or the universe has otherwise brought you grief)

1. Honor your enemies.
It is they who make you strong and wise. (But see #4.)

2. Define your own reality.
Let no one tell you what to think, how to act, nor how you are supposed to feel.

3. The heart cannot be broken.
Only the barriers that protect the heart from the pain of life can be broken. Although never sought, heartache can be seen as a deep opening of the heart.

4. Do not be kind.
Honor the love you shared; be decent in all your actions, but recognize that in these circumstances, kindness is a lie.

5. Cut all energetic bonds between you.
They can be used to manipulate you and hurt you further. If there is to be reconciliation, let it be from new material, not the re-engagement of the previous energies.

6. Think of yourself first for one full year; beginning right now.

7. Let go. Give up. Die. (But don't really kill yourself, please!) The earth will recycle you. Lay down on her and pour your pain into her. Envision yourself as a dead body. Let yourself be eaten by the beetles and worms and excreted as manure for the plants which are eaten by people like you. It all goes round, so let go. Let go of blame. Let go of shame. Let go of guilt.

8. Smile. Even if you don't feel like it. Smiling--the actual tightening of the muscles involved in making a smile--causes the release of feel-good chemicals (endorphins) in the brain. When in pain, remember, smiling is more effective than drink or drugs.

- Susun Weed

Friday night

And I get to stay home. Chris is in Plymouth partying. Dear Lord, keep her safe from the booze.

Jerry Coolidge's mom passed away.

I am home watching tv.

Not much different

Went to the alderman meeting myself. Saw Andy and asked him how Tim is doing. He said he's doing better on the meds. I told him I'd like to call him and he said it would be ok.

In two days

It will be one year since Pino died. I still miss him so much. His ashes are at the head of my bed and I tell him goodnight every night.

A new day

Wanted to say something but forgot what. Ack! So basically it's a brilliant new day -- autumn. We're supposed to get hot days towards the end of the week but just knowing autumn is here is great.

Today is also St. Padre Pio's feast day. And I think it's the day Anthony was baptized but for some reason all those papers have disappeared.

And I forgot to hit publish so just found this draft. LOL!

Missed a day

So yesterday was Carol's 32nd birthday. I can't believe it's been that long ago. By Precious Peak Freen. I went to the library for one of Stacey's cooking demos. All veggies and all delicious.

Tonight I went back for Jeanie, the Ansonia Animal Control, who has been doing crafts with recycled stuff. She's related to Madeline and Mad's cousin Beverly was there and wishing she could see Mad again. So I sent Mad a PM and talked with her a few minutes.

I'm not going to do it again -- I can talk with her without going back. She's not a nice person.

The season begins

I worked open hearth at the Historical Society. It's starting to feel like the holidays are coming. I also met the new curator at the Osborne Homestead and she's adorable. She works for the state. I told her so do I and if she ever needs an assistant to keep me in mind. I also told her if she needs help/volunteers for anything to let me know. She did take my name and number. Oh how I'd love to work there!

Saturday

Picked Sandy up and we went to a few holiday fairs and then to The Pantry to eat. Then we went to Only for her, My Sister's Place and a new antique and pastry shop in Ansonia. It was a very nice day.

Laura had her baby yesterday -- don't know if I remembered to write that. A little boy - Jacob Joel.

And now I'm home watching The Artful Detective (Murdoch Mysteries). I finally recorded the first season. Or should I say they finally put it on. I have over 70 episodes to watch but I have to watch in order, from the beginning. :)

Tommy

I don't always remember to thank God for Tommy. He's been here all of my life. And always loved me. I know Daddy had his issues with him and I know he was (and still is) a little whacky but I love him so much. He really is like the brother I never had.

He met us down at the Elks and stayed a bit. I left early myself and am home relaxing and catching up on some tv.

Still tired

Chopped some more off my hair -- off the back. Haven't a clue what it looks like. Feels awfully short. Oh well! LOL!!

Still too tired to even think about writing out this past weekend.

Normal day

Except I accidentally got up around 5:45 a.m. Work, Chiro, home. Good day

Still wiped!

So hopefully I'll write about our weekend someday soon. I doubt I'll forget it but I should record it just in case.

And I'm copying and pasting this since whenever I ask questions about politics, I seem to get deleted:

J.R. Romano Winning Support to Replace Labriola as Republican Party Leader. — Daily Ructions

Derby Republican J.R. Romano is gaining support in the contest to oust and replace besieged incumbent...

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  Rosalie Cota I'm not understanding. Did Labriola get voted in by this election? If so, what right does anyone have to push him out? Obviously the people had their say. By the way, I've known J.R. since he was born and think he's great so this isn't about him. Just about how rotten politics are.

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Goodbye Lou

It's after 11 p.m. and I just about got home. I hope I remember, tomorrow, to record this amazing weekend.

Sick day

Today I felt like crap when I woke up. Got dress and ready to leave but then changed my mind. Texted Judy, Paulette and Missy and went back to bed. I guess Paulette was going in late and Missy wasn't going in at all but I can't go to work when I'm sick. End of story.

After I woke up I was much better. Went and did my laundry and later went out to eat with Chris.

Now I'm getting ready for tomorrow.

Home

A rainy evening and I'm home with the fur babies. Watching tv. Chris is out drinking. Again. I told her I was staying home. She will be drinking all weekend. I worry about her. I don't want to have to watch a friend die from cirrhosis.

Anne Rice

I went with Michael Andes tonight to see Anne Rice and her son, Christopher (also an author). They talked about their writing and stuff. And it was small and intimate -- at the Hartford Stage. There were maybe 75 people and we were right there. Amazing.

Michael and I dreamed of meeting her vampires but I don't think in my wildest dreams did I ever think I'd meet her. We both bought her book and one of his and they autographed them and Anne autographed a poster they gave us.

I'm still on cloud nine. Amazing!!

Voted

God help our leaders.

Monday

Went to the women's group at the library but only me and the facilitator showed up. Bleh! We did talk about the Friends' group we hope to start.

Nina's wake will be from 3-8 on Thursday at Holy Rosary. Five hours in a church. That means thousands of people will be there. I hope to go.

Nina died

The 17 year old Seymour cheerleader, Dan Cota's girlfriend, who's been battling brain cancer for a year now. She's a baby. She's dead. Fuck cancer.

But she did it in the traditional Cota way -- she died on "little" Tim's birthday ladst night.

As for me -- today I made cinnamon bread pudding cups, stuffed mushrooms, a cake, frittatta and will probably make a tiny chicken salad with the leftover chicken I have.

I also make take a nice hot bath.

A wonderful day

It poured all day and the rain made the autumn leaves look even more beautiful. I went to the post office and cigar store and later ran out to Big Y for some things I needed.

James came and got Brooklyn and Ruffio sat on the table and meowed after she left. I think he missed her.

I got a few things done and caught up on some tv.

Dorian messaged me and said that Marina would like me to go up to P-Town with her and we would stay the night. So I called her and left a message. She called me back. She's going to find a bed and breakfast and we're going to leave early Saturday morning. She didn't know what to call what we're going there for so I said were going to a Send Off. Well be saying our final goodbyes to Lianna and Lou. I miss Lou so much.

Brookie is home and we're in and comfy.