I hope restful sleep happened, Zen. Have a blast today.

That is awesome, Teppy. It is wonderful that your brother chose to call you and no doubt it was just what he needed. It is good to have each other.

My childhood was filled with good nurturing stuff. My parents were in different political parties and religions but both believed in respect for differences. I never heard them say a racist or bigoted or hateful word about any group. They told the 4 of us that we were brilliant and beautiful and could accomplish absolutely anything. And I think we all believed it. I didn't encounter the crazy until I was out in the 'real' world and frankly try hard to keep it far far away.

My sibs and I all have our stuff, but I think we are all good responsible people. We have all had our personal battles with our demons, with varied success. My mother told us repeatedly that our sibs were our best friends for life and we are all very comfortable with each other. There is absolutely nothing I could not discuss with them and vice versa. I hope some day my boys are close, but it is hard to imagine while they are in this seemingly endless despise each other competitive stage.

I honestly don't know where I am going with my as yet uncaffeinated ramblings. Maybe it is my sorrow that any of us had to deal with the crazy. We can't go backwards, but I see here and in all my life people who are trying to do better. Parents, teachers, citizens trying to demonstrate a better way.

Yes, I need to make coffee happen.

I have no siblings and I have to say, I turned out okay!

I am up and dressed because I thought our contractor would be here by now.

ION, I must not forget to purchase Amanda Palmer tickets in 40 minutes.

I hope restful sleep happened, Zen. Have a blast today.

Thanks, Laura. It did, thanks to Valium, and I plan to enjoy the FUCK out of today. Brace yourself, today! I am in you!

Thanks, Laura. It did, thanks to Valium, and I plan to enjoy the FUCK out of today. Brace yourself, today! I am in you!

Yay, Zen! I hope you have a really great day.

See, my brother and I? Completely different brands, minimal sharing.

Dear today,

Please let Zenkitty win.

What if the sibling was the root of much of the crazy?

t Stands in the corner with ND and Sue

My sister would probably also claim that corner, except that she wouldn't want to be in any corner I'm in.

Speaking of sisterly craziness, my half-sister, who had called me individually maybe five times ever, has called twice since the current diagnosis. I would rather not be this cynical, but I suspect this is because she is drawn to disaster like ravens to a battlefield. She loves the big drama of helping someone.

Yay, Zenkitty!

I would rather not be this cynical, but I suspect this is because she is drawn to disaster like ravens to a battlefield. She loves the big drama of helping someone.

Yeah, I know the type. If she isn't crazy making take the help!

I have made my mother's day plan. It involves a nice brunch at my house with my MIL and then Avengers for all! The men folk are down with that plan. Not that they have a choice. I have to be on my mother's coast Tuesday, so I'll go a day early to spend time with her Monday.

I like being an only child.

Tickets have been achieved! I have so many fun things to look forward to between now and August. I love when that happens.

There are times I am fine with being an only child. Then I see some of the sweet moments between my kids and I wish I had a link like that with someone.