I don't understand this family strife at holidays stuff. My parents moved far enough away from their families so we didn't see them that much. Christmas was just me whining about something and my sister lightly tormenting me. Otherwise, it was smooth sailing.

Yes, thanks to all the stress of hurricane aftermath and politix, I have the shingles ... again.

help

Just another day at work.

It's creeping closer!

Ok, not dickin' around w/ the decor anymore.

New look.

Who ya gonna call?

Teaching ESL to a Spanish speaker today and got stuck in German. Could not get past the German for "he" to say the Spanish. "I'm in German, I'm in German," I told her. Which is no help at all.

Can now report I am not only safe, but our power is finally back on! I'm safe, but the attic/garage area was smashed - but we have a tarp on it! Missed y'all!