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Cry Me a River

I just brought in his coat and boots from my car. The orange plastic bag with assorted pills, books and picture that stayed in his hand or at this bedside came in too.

My dad's been gone nearly a month, and I only touched them again just now because of necessity in bringing back a load from the Richmond apt. I would have happily driven them around with me forever. I would have happily driven HIM around with me forever.

It snowed so much right after he left. I knew it was the earth helping to slow the pace of life for our family. Today is drizzly, and feel like the heavens are sobbing along side me. All of the emotions at the surface are as fresh as the morning it happened.

I've wanted to write for so long to help process my thoughts. But no words will come. I'm not in denial, but I can't even bear the thought of sitting down to begin something because it makes it even more real.

While in my sweats and under the electric blanket last week, at a time long past when the productive population left their homes for work, I caught the episode of West Wing when Leo dies on Bravo. CJ's quote summed up my feelings perfectly. "Everyone keeps thinking I have something to say, and I really don't."

For Crying Out Loud!

Can married men please wear wedding rings?


Men, please understand that this request in no way implies I believe that you are unable to keep your marital vows without a band of gold on your left hand. I trust you. I trust your wife.

The shtick I have is being a single woman who respects and values marriage. Do you have any idea how uncomfortable it is for me to meet one of you who is mildly attractive, easy to talk to and in possession of a bare left hand? I might think to myself, "Eh? Not bad. We should talk more often," or maybe even, "I think I'd like to try a dinner with this guy." You probably have no clue those thoughts ever flittered through my mind due to my horrid flirting skills, but they're there.

And then I find out though some other means that you are married, and I feel like the "pus that infects the mucus that cruds up the fungus that feeds on the pond scum". I would never have thought those things about someone who is married. Even if it's Tiger Woods. I don't tread on the sanctity of marriage. But, in my mind... I just did. If you had been wearing a ring, you would have spared me this guilt.

Put it on. If you don't do it for your wife or for yourself, please... do it for me.

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Do I Dare?

Due to needing to get serious about eating well and returning to my healthy weight (now that the campaign lifestyle is long gone), I've been doing some thinking. And, now... the stars seem to be aligning. I have an idea, and I'd like your input.

My sweet cousin, Angie, sent a box of 70 sample boxes of Whole Grain Total to my dad when he was in the hospital. Today, and additional box of 150 samples of Fiber One arrived. What to do with all this cereal....?

Here's what I'm thinking. Super Size Me!! For 30 days, I would eat one of these high fiber cereals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Although I'm currently planning on just a bowl with either skim milk or soymilk, I reserve the right to use the cereal in other recipes, if the preservation of my sanity demands it. Since this would satisfy my carb and dairy suggestions for each day, I'll use fresh fruits, veggies and proteins for my snacks.

Each day, I'll share how things are going. Thoughts?

Bread for KK

This is mostly for my sister, but everyone else is welcomed to it. Kayt, this is the recipe I used for dinner tonight.

Avoidance

While I avoid putting into writing some of the emotions and happenings of the last two weeks, I bring you the world's best spinach dip recipe ala Carol Carlson of Brunswick Co. Virginia. I nearly ate the entire thing on my own at a gathering of republicans a few months ago. I stumbled on the recipe handwritten in my car this week as I as cleaning.


1 Pint - Sour Cream
1 Cup - Mayo
1 Pkg - Knorr Leek Soup
1 Pkg - Frozen Chopped Spinach
1/2 Cup - Chopped Parsley
1/2 Cup - Chopped Onion
1/2 Can - Water Chestnuts
1/2 tsp - Dillweed
1 T - Dried Italian Dressing

Mix all above with hand mixer

Scoop out bread, use scooped pieces for dipping