“Peeps” means never having to say you’re sorry

Morgen, peeps!

Lately, blogging has been some kinda funkified venture for me. I don’t know - I’ve been thinking more than ever, reading like veritable gangbusters, spending so much time in my head that I actually bought a couch for it (brown velour), and have been feeling, mostly, at peace - with just the occasional burst of obscenity directed at the dogs. I just haven’t felt compelled to write about it. (But if you’re wondering, it’s “Shut the fuck UP!”)

I realized last night, as Torie was reclining on my bed, telling me her troubles and really getting to the core of them - she’s so wise - that everything feels aligned in our house. That doesn’t mean things are easy, but they’re at least in order now. For one thing, we gave our little rat-bat-dog Emma away to somebody who fell in love with her; we’d been trying to for ages. The house feels calmer now, and we know she’ll be happy in a one-person household.

I was also telling Jess that I’m thinking of taking a word-processing course at the college because I’ve always loved typing, and it would be a job I could do at home, probably, which would enable Scott to live here and me not to go crazy in an office. (”Me, not go crazy” is one of my personal mottos. You can borrow it anytime.) Upon hearing this, Jess suggested, quite reasonably, that I go up there to stay with Scott for awhile, and even take Torie, leaving the house to him and Van while we’re gone. Now, he MAY be angling for the freedom of a toga and a keg o’ brewskies, but I don’t think so. It’s always been my desire to live by the sea, and Torie says she could use a change of scenery. So I’m actually going to talk to Scott about the possibility.

I guess I’m suddenly opened up to possibilities. Like I’ve emerged from the stench-ridden locker room, burst through the big “Go Kelly Go!” banner, and out onto the Football Field of Opportunity. I worked in the yard yesterday; it’s starting to shape up nicely. I dragged my papier mache bookcase out to finish it - it’s in the process of drying right now. I bought new eyeliner (brown velour). It’s a brand new world! kiss, everybody. xo