Monthly Archives: January 2021

392. Prospecting for gold at the library

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Octo-woman

When I was 7 years old, I thought I’d found the pot at the end of the rainbow. It was the Cedar Rapids Public Library. The building itself was dark and uninviting, like it had to keep its treasures hidden … Continue reading →

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391. Advice from a bag lady

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Octo-woman

I faced one of my personal demons today. Successfully. And it was almost painless. After weeks of dread, I took a deep breath, rolled up my sleeves, prayed for strength and tackled a fearsome task head-on. Yes, I did it. … Continue reading →

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390. Making a clean breast of it

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Octo-woman

Among the life experiences I’ve somehow missed is having a mammogram. I have always had excellent reasons for this: I’m too busy. Breast cancer doesn’t run in my family. I haven’t noticed any problems. I’m a sniveling yellow-bellied medical coward. … Continue reading →

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389. Fashion and accessories modeled at the Capitol riot

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Octo-woman

I’ve never liked horror shows. Like, for instance, the one we just witnessed on Wednesday, January 6. I wish we could erase it. Especially some of the wearing apparel. The trouble with the assault on our Capitol Building, at least … Continue reading →

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388. Looking forward and back

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Octo-woman

Every New Year we get a chance to start over. And to look forward to new possibilities, such as getting shot. Twice. Can’t wait! As soon as everybody gets vaccinated for Covid, just think what’s on the not-too-distant horizon: scarfing … Continue reading →

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