Author Archives: Cindy

Ice Age Buffet: Full Face Mud Part 2

Groog makes an unfortunate image on his face and preparations start to go awry.

Communication Breakdown

IT’S TOO HOT IN HERE! You turned the heat completely off. So, you turn it off? IT WAS TOO HOT!! So you turned it off, not down. Do you feel a draft? (Shrugs) Yes, because it’s -4 and you turned the heat off. OH MY GOD! IT’S SO COLD!! Yes, because you turned the heatContinue reading “Communication Breakdown”

I Was a Nanny

I’ve had many jobs. Cashier and eventually key holder at Dunkin doughnuts, Food emporium, deli worker, telemarketer, bagel emporium worker, local library clerk. Before that, during the week, 13 to 20, I was a babysitter. At 13 I watched a couple of kids. They were great. I remember one in particular, a little girl whoContinue reading “I Was a Nanny”

I was 18

I went to a club. I made myself up, full makeup, clothing that I thought would make me look older. I went with my girlfriend who was so excited to go dancing. We got in, wearing bracelets that told the bartender we were underage. We initially had a great time. Loved the music, we danced.Continue reading “I was 18”

As I Am

Here I am. In all my glory. Happy on the outside. Afraid of everything on the inside. Here’s 21 year old me looking much more convincing,holding my cat Curtie. Still afraid of Everything. Here’s me in my 30’s. Shielded by the sun but still afraid. Of success mostly. Here’s 2021 me, 45. No armor, afraidContinue reading “As I Am”

Podcast Recomendation

This is a podcast discussing mental health issues from the point of view of those labeled and subsequently stigmatized from as early as five years old. Both hosts are young moms and want to do better by their children. I should clarify, I say “young” but that’s relative isn’t it? I mean they are noContinue reading “Podcast Recomendation”

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