Stretching back into my childhood, I have always had trouble sleeping. I've always been great at napping, but sleeping always came with anxiety. Those two things, napping well and sleeping unwell, are most likely connected, yet that still doesn't stop me, present day, from prolonging an unpleasant task with a mid-afternoon or even 10 pm nap. … Continue reading Sock(s)
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Moving Day
Every few minutes with no distinguishable pattern, a squeaky chirp emitted from the soft-sided cat carrier. Streetlights and headlights from passing cars illuminated the little guy inside as Kitty shifted and pressed, looking for a way of escape. He pressed his face aganist the plastic screen covering the top half. Whiskers poked through the holes … Continue reading Moving Day
My Knees!
My knees crack. I think it's a genetic thing because my entire family's joints crack. 99 percent of the joint cracking occurs when someone stands up from the couch, which is fairly often because we all enjoy laziness and snacking. Sometimes the cracking is accompanied with a wince. Especially my mother, who, upon standing, sometimes … Continue reading My Knees!