Valkyrie

OMG yes! I have the same book and had the same reaction when I read it. It wasn't until I started to read it that I understood the look the checkout clerk gave me.

You are not alone

I'm sure I have, but I can't think of any specifics off the top of my head.

First of all... you are not acting like a child. You are acting like someone frustrated and angry with having even more heaped on top of what you've already been through. Insomnia sucks. I've dealt with it on and off for a long time. I don't have a magic answer for you, but listening to your therapist seems like a good idea. I know it's easier said than done. What you are going through is exhausting enough without heaping the sleep deprivation on top as well. This is the depression talking. Your loved ones and supporters do not think this, let alone say it. You will get through this. Whether it's tomorrow, next week, next month, next year.... you will persevere. You have such an incredible fighting spirit. I admire your courage in sharing your journey. I wish I could do more for you, but I hope my words of encouragement help.

Hardly. The herd keeps me young. Simba can have this one.... for now. Doesn't mean I won't acquire him in the future

Fine. *pouts*

I think we need an eye rolling reaction. 🙄

Ugh. Sorry to hear that. Unfortunately there's many more toads than princes out there.

How's your gendarme?

What a lovely description of a romp in the snow. I feel like I was there with you.

This.

There's nothing wrong with chatting with someone when you get ready for the day. Showering together, communal or not, seems to be crossing a line, especially since he's underage. I can't think of a single person I feel close enough to that I'd hop into the shower with in the morning. Not counting people I've dated.

Not nearly as weird as a kid showering with adults. Teenagers are still kids.

I called in to work today because I didn't want to go out in the frigid temps. It's supposed to still be cold tomorrow, then warm up into the 40s before plunging back to arctic temps. Welcome to the roller coaster!

Thank you so much I've always been fascinated by gargoyles and have wanted to write about them for a while. You'll definitely hear more about them at some point. I may or may not have done some writing today...

Happy Anniversary! 🍰

Gary's new car

We got about a foot of snow and the temps are frigid, but no high winds yet. I have short ribs in the slow cooker and need to get out to shovel the sidewalk at some point. Bleh.

Cookie is a cute name. I figured it was because of her coloring. We had a lesson pony named Oreo Cookie because she was a black and white paint.

Bandit

Eventually... 😛

Well I think you'll really like my next story It has a border collie in it

Life lesson #1 when it comes to asking men to look for things. Don't. They literally cannot find their hand in front of their faces. But, to be fair... neither can I.

Smart dog

Congrats! Border collies are awesome What do Falkor and the kitty herd think?