Monthly Archives: May 2009

by Mrs. Chili | May 31, 2009

Maybe it’s Catchy…

I find myself, like the Success Warrior, with plenty of time, but nothing to say. Imagine. I’m going to go sit quietly for a little bit while Mom sleeps. Perhaps something will come to me. image credit

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by Mrs. Chili | May 30, 2009

Happy Birthday!

Today, my beloved celebrates another trip around the sun, and I get to celebrate another year with him at the center of my universe. My husband is one of those men. He is the kind of man that other men … Continue reading →

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by Mrs. Chili | May 29, 2009

Knowing

I’ve been trying to figure out how to get this post started. I’m finding that there’s no graceful way to enter it, though, so I’m just going to say it: I know that Mom is going to die very soon. … Continue reading →

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by Mrs. Chili | May 28, 2009

Quick Hit; 101°

I woke this morning with a fever. I’m Mom’s only caregiver today. This is not good. I called hospice as soon as I got a temperature reading, but they don’t open until 8:00 (it’s 6:15 as I write this). I … Continue reading →

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by Mrs. Chili | May 28, 2009

Good Karma with a Thrifty Twist

I love this necklace. image credit O’Mama and I saw it in Nordstrom’s while we were killing time waiting for P.F. Chang’s to open yesterday after our Trader Joe’s run. I have wanted one of these necklaces ever since I … Continue reading →

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by Mrs. Chili | May 26, 2009

Ten Things Tuesday

I’m pretty sure I’m going to exceed ten. We’ll see what happens. Mom has the television on 24/7. The sound helps her take her mind, just a little bit, off of her pain. As a result, I’ve watched a LOT … Continue reading →

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by Mrs. Chili | May 25, 2009

Quick Hit

Six dollars for a small popcorn at the movie theatre is ridiculous. Seventeen dollars for a small popcorn and two medium fountain drinks is obscene. Seriously.

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by Mrs. Chili | May 25, 2009

At the Parade

At the Parade, originally uploaded by mrs.chili. The Chili family spent this morning in University Town at the Memorial Day parade. As Saintseester would say, "bless their hearts, they tried." Lazy day today. More later.

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by Mrs. Chili | May 24, 2009

Irrational Anger

Here’s another in the theme of “Things About Which Chili Feels Profoundly Conflicted.” Punkin’ Pie has, I think, crossed over the threshold of adolescence and is firmly in the territory of puberty. No longer are we just flirting with the … Continue reading →

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