That sucks, Sparky. I hate when that happens.

Oh no, Sparky, which ones?? My bff no longer lives just a few blocks from the metro (they're near Fort Totten now) but still super sucky.

La Mano and Capital City Cheesecake.

I got out of bed with a long list of things to do, after doing one thing in bed: Making reservations to go to Houston for an old friend's birthday. Spent much time reading Natter instead.

I often host friends or friends of friends at my house, but always as a guest, not a roommate, or Airbnb or whatever. Partly legal (it's miiiiiine is not a bad position), partly selfish/lazy. I don't have to clear out drawers or closets.

I need to do a will. My last one was ages ago. And clean out closets. And figure out if I can really do the Houston thing. Regular guest here has a pet sitting gig the exact same time. I'm annoyed though I have no right to be.

Epic, stand your ground. Your house, your right to decide who can stay there.

Suzi, Lee, and -t, have a wonderful time on vacation! I'll be in Vegas the 21st-23rd.

No improvements here with the sibs or my kid. DH and I want to run away and join the circus or something.

Ugh, I'm sorry. The Keys are closer to the circus. Rum runners and merlot for everyone!

Epic, stand your ground. Your house, your right to decide who can stay there.

Most recent response included "sorry for your loss", so apparently playing the Mom card worked.

I wish him the best and all, but no.

Rum runners and merlot for everyone!

It's good to have a plan!

Ugh, Sparky, I loved La Mano!! Boo. Stupid Starbucks.

Go Epic! You will know if/when it is right to open you home to another family member or friend. This kid has too many Red Flags. Oy.

Suzi, Lee, and -t, have a wonderful time on vacation! I'll be in Vegas the 21st-23rd.

Maria - I feel like we should find a way to leave you a note/scavenger hunt something. I know - not likely.

Last couple of days have been bad foot days. The CBD cream isn't giving much relief. But my back and hip have been pretty good for the last week or two. Silly body.

Hello, my loves. I need to recount some Too Much, as that is the only way I know to get it out of my head and lighten it a touch. So, here we go. Car's in the shop to the tune of $600+ and I'm sick, during a time that is already spendy and low-income (Mardi Gras). Missing another half day of work tomorrow. Mentor is driving me nuts about borrowing tools; I need to stop borrowing them from him for my own mental health but can't afford to buy my own right now.

I just want to walk away from the whole stupid business of business. I'm so tired.

I'm still resentful as hell that I am losing this apartment, though I'm looking forward to having more room and a much saner roommate.

And then, the cherry on this shit sundae of a day... got a text from a friend that another member of our PARADES circle has died unexpectedly. She had moved away and I had unfollowed her on fb, because she had a flair for drama and vague booking that I couldn't take, but she was key in supporting K's family during her illness and I'm very fond of her daughter.

Anyway. There it is. I hate everything, so I'm watching AoS and going to bed very early.

Oh. And prob doesn't need saying, but don't cross the streams and mention anything on fb, esp about a friend dying.