Dog-Sitter Nightmare

I took the Greyhound back to Spokane so I could pick up my car, which was waiting at my son’s house. But first, I needed to arrange for Tango’s care while I was gone. When I asked about dog sitters in the area, I learned that the camp hosts here will watch the dogs, for…

What a Week

In 7 days I have gone from feeling ashamed because of what I am learning in AL-Anon and ACA to writing about it non-stop. I have not outlined any of the posts or given them much advance thought. The stuff is just flowing, and I am pleased with the body of work I created this…

Shit-Colored Glasses

  Shit-colored glasses, Free Dictionary, Jane’s Dictionary Dark brown glasses, worn by people who are overly depressed and pessimistic about everything. We could say they see the world through shit-colored glasses instead of rose-colored glasses. Yesterday in my story, I jumped from wearing rose-colored glasses to reality glasses, at least in terms of the men in…

Happy Loner

From Urban Dictionary, the definition of Loner: Someone who keeps to themselves, doesn’t like conflict, but could kick ass if needed. Someone that no one really knows except a rare few. Social when needed and usually very talkative. A person who’s been backstabbed way too many times. Staying away so no one will get mad…

Winter, Inside and Out

Winter is creeping into Eastern Washington. The fall color peaked this past week and nighttime temps took an early plunge into the 20s!  I stay warm and cozy but my RV is not as resilient as I am in the cold weather. Water pipes are vulnerable to freezing and possibly bursting. So far I have…