Author: leilani

It’s raining again. Or still, depending on your point of view. If you live anywhere besides the desert,  you’re probably saying, “So what?” In our case, any rain is a miracle; this much rain is a two-edged sword. God knows we needed the moisture.  We have been dealing with a nasty and seemingly relentless drought…

I think horses is an apropos name for an entry about vehicles, don’t you?  We talk of cars in terms of horsepower, after all.  It’s a term which over the years has lost any recognizable meaning.  How much is one horsepower?  I mean, I wouldn’t want to tangle with a horse on a mean streak. …

One of my readers commented to me (via email, which under the circumstances was appropriate) that whilst getting a house was all well and good, there was a more pressing gotta-do in my life that had to be dealt with first.   Her heart’s in the right place and I appreciate the pointer.  I’m all too…

I did finally get to sleep last night – though it took G coming to the living room and demanding I come to bed with him. There’s a puzzling aspect to our marriage.  Despite the lack of actual nookie, G is otherwise pretty physically affectionate with me.  Lots of hugs, lots of kisses, snuggling, all…

No python-esque mutterings tonight. I’m too tired, too frustrated, too…. Well, you get the idea. G is still sick. It’s pushing three weeks now, and I’m thinking it’s time to get him checked by a doctor, one way or another. I imagine I’ll have to drag his butt out tomorrow, probably under threat of dire…