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The Quiet Before The Storm in Bring Some Dominoes
Seven years ago today was a Tuesday. October 16, 2018, to be exact. I didn't hear anything from my sister regarding Mom or Mom's condition that day. I might have been led to believe that Mo...
Facing The Storm in Bring Some Dominoes
Seven years ago today, things took a turn for the worst for Mom. The day before, we had no reason to anticipate what would happen today because on the surface, everything looked good or at l...
Progressing Into That New Week in Bring Some Dominoes
I don't know when she uttered these words, but according to my sister, it was on this day seven years ago, a Monday at the time. when Mom made the following assertion: I'm dying. I wasn't ...
The Beginning Of The End in Bring Some Dominoes
On this day back in 2018, Mom would experience what I believe was the last day of her life, in the sense that she probably felt that everything was going to be okay and that she was still co...
An Appropriately Dark Birthday in My Paper Chase
Vonda had a birthday this past week. Maybe it was Wednesday? Maybe it was Thursday? I want to say that it was on Thursday, because when I came in early that morning, her cubicle had been deco...
Laughter In A Time Of Dreamt Intimacy in Bring Some Dominoes
I dabble in poetry from time to time. I don't do it often and I think, at least for me, I prefer that the poetry that I write rhymes. Because of this need for my words to rhyme, it requires ...
Part X. Band Of Morons - Morie in My Paper Chase
9) Morie Morie is the supervisor of the work group. She's in charge of this band of morons. I don't envy her, but I know that she's battled the same frustration that I have, but obviously, i...
Part IX. Band Of Morons - Gorgon in Bring Some Dominoes
8) Gorgon Gorgon would be the most recent addition to the work group, though this doesn't mean that she brings anything to the proverbial table. She officially joined the work group in August ...
Part VIII. Band Of Morons - Vonda in My Paper Chase
7) Vonda Vonda came into the work group alongside Kyra and while most would think that they are friends, Vonda will vehemently deny it. I understand that. Under no circumstance would I ever ...
Part VII. Band Of Morons - Gloria in My Paper Chase
6) Gloria Gloria is the "lead" of the work group and has been with the department for a decade. By lead worker, she is second in command, just behind our supervisor. This means that she has s...
Part VI. Band Of Morons - Kyra in My Paper Chase
5) Kyra Kyra is the second worst person in the work group, a very close second behind Gurney. She is the type of person who has to be the center of attention at all times. She is vocal, way ...
Part V. Band Of Morons - Fannie in My Paper Chase
4) Fannie Fannie would be the second of two assistants who are assigned to my work group. If I had to guess, I want to say that she joined the work group back in March or April 2025. I'm est...
Part IV. Band Of Morons - Nessa in My Paper Chase
3) Nessa Nessa would be one of the two women in the work group with whom I am comfortable working and is someone I would consider to be a friend. She has been in the work group for just over ...
Part III. Band Of Morons - Chortle in My Paper Chase
2) Chortle Chortle is one of two assistants in my work group. She's the oldest person in the work group. Early 60's I want to say. I'm bad with ages, so I guess there's a chance that she mig...
Part II. Band Of Morons - Gurney in My Paper Chase
It's always nice to know the characters of any story that you're reading. As I mentioned in Part I, I work with seven other people in my work group. I only get along with two of them. I fig...
Part I. Normal Working Hours in My Paper Chase
This could end up being one in a series of entries, because I think that it would be way too much material for a single entry. I spend a lot of my time at work, which has been the case for tw...
Being Mindful Of Health in Bring Some Dominoes
For just under a decade perhaps, Mom essentially neglected her health, both medical and I suppose, dental as well. After having developed what she considered to be an intense arthritis in one o...
Closing The Weekend in Bring Some Dominoes
The weekend came and the weekend went. Such is time, as well as life. My weekend was typical fare. I worked both yesterday and today, as I typically do. The office wasn't too busy either day...
Neither Psychic, Nor An Amnesiac in Bring Some Dominoes
I am an introvert. I never got this kind of credit when I was growing up. As a child, I was labeled as shy. Maybe I was anti-social? I never argued any of that at the time because I didn't k...
That Dreaded Anniversary in Bring Some Dominoes
As October steadily approaches, I am once again reminded that the anniversary of Mom's untimely passing will also be approaching. 2025 will mark the seventh anniversary of her death. I say unt...
Just Dental Work in Bring Some Dominoes
I skipped out on work today. I had good reason, I suppose. I had a dentist appointment this morning. Normally, I don't take off the entire day after a dental appointment, unless I had some m...
No Holiday Cheer in Bring Some Dominoes
Soon, October will be upon us, officially, though it seems that Halloween has been here already, dating back to August with the way that most stores have been selling Halloween-themed items and ...
Healthy But With An Asterisk in Bring Some Dominoes
For much of the past two months, my left arm has been a persistent source of pain and overall discomfort. In 2020, prior to the COVID-19 lock down, I was formally diagnosed with spinal stenosis...
Time After Time in My Paper Chase
The clock on the wall directly in front of me shows that it is 8:47. It's been 8:47 for nearly six months in this office, dating back to when Daylight Savings time began. The clock'...
