by Ira | Oct 7, 2016 | Challenge, Journal
I’m back! Some detours here and there over the past couple weeks…which I’ve talked about all too much already…but something new happened today: I felt better. I felt like myself today. Calmer. More focused. I had a solid work day. I will have...
by Ira | Nov 12, 2015 | Challenge, Journal
As I was just telling the Ho, we can always tell when the weather has taken a turn for the coldness because all the sudden, Cooper, aka Mr. I sleep on the floor by myself turns into Mr. Snuggles. He’s currently curled up between my legs with as much of himself...
by Ira | May 12, 2015 | Challenge, Journal
The Coco was just digging into my leg through the blanket. I’m not sure if it was just because she was happy to be up on the bed going to sleep and snuggling, or if it was because she needed to get the blankets just right…but regardless, it was adorable...
by Ira | Dec 15, 2014 | Challenge, Journal
Thirteen has always kind of been a lucky number for me. Weird, I know, given that it’s considered so unlucky by so many cultures. But, see, I was born on the 13th. One of my best birthdays ever was on Friday the 13th. It was a surprise party when I...
by Ira | Nov 4, 2014 | Challenge, Journal
Today was a success. A full work day. Now I just need to string several of them together, huh? It was a combination of putting my head down and not getting distracted, and some good fortune in that a couple easy lessons made themselves available. I feel good, at...