Covenant Discipleship Group

I joined an accountability group last month. It's been really helpful, you know, in these difficult times, it's nice to be part of something that keeps you grounded and yet is spiritually growth-promoting. And these women are incredible. I'm so thankful to be part of the group. We all have our "issues" and are dealing with all kinds of crap in our lives...but we support each other and pray for each other. It's so great.

Life continues

* * * * * * * * * * * It got cold and the heat pump died. The thought of going even more deeply into debt to pay for a replacement system just rips my guts out. But...what are ya gonna do...I'm just going to have to suck it up and deal with it. On a happier note, my baby baby turned 21 on Monday. It's just unbelievable how quickly that happened. Now she's a hair stylist, getting ready to move out into her own place. Mike is in a new band. In addition to Stratocruiser, he has formed The Kinksmen--doing Kinks covers. Fun stuff. They made their debut at a cystic fibrosis charity event a couple weeks ago. And speaking of musical debuts -- I will be playing the piano this Sunday at Evergreen Methodist. Yikes. This may be my first and final performance. We'll see if I get asked back. Mom is stable. Just the usual nursing home type issues. It could be worse. I'm working a few shifts at a different nursing home...got to do something to pay for that heat pump!! And that's about it for now.

Again?

I can't believe it snowed again. Under normal circumstances I love to see it...but since our heater is totally out of commission and it is about 40 degrees INSIDE the house, I'm less than pleased. The heater man is supposed to be here today to repair the unit. I HOPE so...it is going to be down to 18 tonight. Otherwise, things are moving along at a right good clip. I started a part-time job at a nursing home. I'll probably pick up a shift once a week...I don't think I can stand much more than that. Me and Mikey went to an Orthodox service a couple Sundays ago. It was great! I was just really in the mood for something very formal and traditional. I think it was a bit of shock to Mikey's system though. It was a fairly long service (for a non-church goer) and there was a LOT of standing. I went to Ash Wednesday services at a Methodist church down the road. They are well funded, so they have a lovely building in an expensive neighborhood. We planned to go to Judea Reform on Friday night for shabbat, but we decided to stay home and watch a movie instead. "The Bank Job" with Jason Statham. It was a religious experience for me. Lastly, the robins are out in force and my first daffodil has come up, so spring is coming. Thank God!

Happy Valentines Day

Happy Birthday to Dad and Amarra. And happy anniversary to me, I guess. If I had stayed married the first time, this would be number 33. Good grief. So, Mr. Pollock, wherever you are, have a lovely day.

The (almost) Graduate

My little Bert is finishing up at Aveda tomorrow...she starts her real J.O.B. this Saturday at a salon in Durham. No rest for the wicked. Actually she is anxious to get started so she can start making money...got to start paying off those school loans. yikes. We had a little celebration at an Irish pub tonight. Here is a lovely picture of Malcolm with his girlfriend, Erin. Then Bertie's boyfriend, Jason and lastly the gorgeous and talented Miss Bert. They're such good kids. We had a nice time. I enjoy my children as adults.

Let the good times roll

There's something diabolical about our family occasions...whether it's a holiday celebration or life milestone...something always goes horribly wrong. Take today, for instance, it's my anniversary and I got a speeding ticket--my FIRST ever. I'm so angry. I NEVER speed...everyone always makes fun of me for driving like an old lady. After the cop was finished humiliating me I rushed immediately to the store and bought some chocolate cherry kisses. I'm going spend the rest of the day feeling sorry for myself and stuffing my fat face with candy. grrrrrrrrr. Anyhow, me and Mikey took ourselves out for our anniversary lunch at this Indian place in Chapel Hill, Mint. The food was really good altho it was overshadowed by the financial disaster this ticket is going to bring on. Let's see...what else is new in my world...well, Mikey bought a new (used) dishwasher. Nothing says "I love you" quite like a used dishwasher. Gotta love Craig's List. It's almost as addicting as Facebook. Which reminds me, if you are ever over that way, look me up.

Anniversary!

This is us when we were dating, oh so many years ago. It's hard to believe its been almost a quarter century with this guy. Dig those groovy glasses, dude. Now that's a fad that needs to die a permanent death. We've got no plans for the day since Miguel is working...maybe we can slip out for a romantic lunch at Taco Bell...that's where we ate after we got married at the courthouse in Rockville, MD. Yeah, living large. That's the Nicholson way. We got married the day the space shuttle blew up. There's nothing like a national disaster to help seal the deal. Be sure to look us up on Facebook.