Diary of a Cockeyed Optimist: I’m not fine. But I will be.
I went to the doctor for what I thought would be a routine checkup. Not that I would recognize a routine checkup if I saw one. I hadn’t been to …
Diary of a Cockeyed Optimist: Why I Got Tested for COVID-19
What it’s like to get tested at a free Illinois COVID-19 Testing Site Since the seriousness of COVID-19 began to hit home mid-March, Mr. TLT and I have been cautious. …
Diary of a Cockeyed Optimist: a Moment of Volume
A couple of toddlers live in the house behind us, and on nice days they play outside. At least one of them is a screecher. You know what I mean …
Diary of a Cockeyed Optimist: I AM NOT A FAILURE
I was supposed to drink cocktails (virtually) with Tommy last night. I’d been looking forward to it. We hadn’t seen each other for months before this all began so we …
Diary of a Cockeyed Optimist: the reality of grocery shopping
After fifteen days at home, I ventured out. We needed toothpaste, mouthwash, lettuce, oranges, more jalapenos and cilantro, and wine. Rum was on the list, too. Okay okay I also …
Diary of a Cockeyed Optimist: Silver Linings
Yesterday Jim and I took a walk around the neighborhood. It was a quick fifteen-minute spin, but it counted. Breathing in some fresh air was nice, but what I loved …
Diary of a Cockeyed Optimist: Today Sucked
Today sucked. It started around four in the morning when I woke up from a physical distancing* nightmare. People were everywhere and they were too close and I’d ask them …
Diary of a Cockeyed Optimist: Finding the good (and letting go of guilt)
I finished writing a chapter in my book Saturday night and I can’t even begin to tell you how good that feels. I feel like my brain is romping across …
Diary of a Cockeyed Optimist – Now what?
Last night was supposed to be the launch party for my book. It was going to be in the historic Blackstone Hotel. My husband was going to sing. We’d sip …
Diary of a Cockeyed Optimist – Dealing with Being Angry
Hey there! How ya’ doin’? Feeling OK? I hope so. I’m not. I am. And then I’m not. I know. Yesterday I was feeling fine, feeling good, even. I was …
Diary of a Cockeyed Optimist: It’s OK to feel OK
I feel good. It’s odd to write that. It’s odd to feel it. It seems like I shouldn’t, like it’s disingenuous or fake or an illusion. But it’s none of …
Diary of a Cockeyed Optimist
Well, this sucks. Now, what can I DO? That’s always my response when I have a problem. There’s a cycle: frustration or fear, depending on the cause, followed quickly by …