Freezer Burn

Today at the dermatologist I had a little, harmless spot removed from underneath my left eye. The dr. called it a maturity growth (code: something that appears out of nowhere when you reach middle age like extra fat around your stomach and extra hair on your chin.)

So they used liquid nitrogen which is at 320 degrees below zero and they burned it off my face. Technically, it's freezing it but it felt like someone burning my skin. Luckily it was very quick.

Now I am waiting for it to heal. So far it's a blister and it's bigger than it was before ... and more noticeable.

But anyway, the doctor could not believe that I've lived in Arizona for more than 30 years. He said I have very little sun damage especially for someone who has lived here for so long. So, for all of my friends who make fun of my paleness, take that!!!!

Potpourri for $400

Sometimes the idea of San Francisco is nicer than the reality of San Francisco. I like it and appreciate the city but the number of agressive homeless people gives it a layer of sadness. I feel guilty ignoring their pleas for change as I've just paid $30 for a two egg omlette.




It's finally happened. Leah has a life of her own. For the longest time I couldn't wait for time to myself and now that I have it, it's too soon. She just spent an entire day on a play date, then she went to Vacation Bible School (which lasts all week) and now she's in gymnastics camp.



We finally have a pool and this has been the mildest summer in decades. The water is just a bit too cool. In the past when we were pool-less, we were melting by Memorial Day. Not this year! Now that we have our own pool the blasting sun won't show its face.




Up is a good movie. It's not just for kids. In fact some of the subject matter is very mature.




The New Jersey Housewives are scary.

I think Kate from Jon & Kate Plus Eight is getting a bad rap. I like her. So what if she's uber organized and militant about it. I can't imagine how stressful life would be with 8 kids if you were laid back and passive. It would be bedlam. Jon needs to realize that without the show and the attention surrounding them, they would be living in a 1500 square foot condo, eating cereal for dinner. How else could you support 8 kids without an above average income??? He's a big baby.

I kind of like the challenge of living off one income. I wish Lynn was working but I like watching our pennies. Oh, it would be nice to do a little mindless shopping but so far we're doing just fine. I think this will be good for all of us. We rarely go out for lunch or dinner now but when we do, it's a treat.

We've been in our new house since December and we still have about 30 unpacked boxes in the garage. I am tempted to just take all of them to Goodwill. Naaaaaahhhhhh.

Bad Trip

Lynn broke his arm 6-1/2 weeks ago. It was an unfortunate kickball accident. I haven't written about it because it's just so frustrating. I believe it led to him being laid off and the entire episode has multiplied our stress by 1000 percent.

He's just beginning to feel better. He took his brace off today and let his arm support itself. He's been flexing his hand to help strengthen his arm.

Lynn was closing the blinds in Leah's room tonight and he tripped on a jumble of toys and clothes and fell.

On his broken arm. The arm that had no protective brace.

There was crying (Leah) and wincing and finger pointing. There was complete chaos. Lynn was pivoting on one foot doing a psychotic circle dance as he debated whether to sit down or stand up.

Lynn and Leah exchanged words while I nervously paced asking "what should I do? What should I do?" By now, Leah is bawling.

I am not good in a medical emergency. I imagined a bone protruding from his skin so I started to get a bit woozy. I quickly turned my back on my injured husband and I did what I do best: I yelled at everyone to shut up. Yep, I'm the girl you want around in an emergency.