Monthly Archives: August 2014

Deepest Desire……

Posted on August 31, 2014 by dragonflyzia

How many times over the last two years have I said I don’t know what my dream is? A lot! Let me put it another way, what would you do if you knew you could not fail? Deep down my … Continue reading →

Posted in life | Tagged brothers, Christmas, desire, dream, family, family history, family history project, grandmother, great grandmother, Italy, jealousy, memories, sale, steelers.pittsburgh, uncle, writing | 2 Comments

The Right Thing…..

Posted on August 31, 2014 by dragonflyzia

Do you remember when I talked about the girl being upset by the book “looking for alaska”? I sat down today and sent an email to her principal…..she is going to be so mad at me. I was not writing … Continue reading →

Posted in life | Tagged high school, inappropriate, John Green, life lesson, looking for alaska, Ohio, parent, principal, reading, reading list, school approved, sight words, teachers, the right thing, Valley of the Dolls | 4 Comments

The Day After

Posted on August 30, 2014 by dragonflyzia

When will I learn? It could have been worse I guess, although why did I tell you what I made for dinner? I know better. I know that I can’t talk on the phone and drink wine, I have no … Continue reading →

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Tipsy Friday

Posted on August 30, 2014 by dragonflyzia

Well, I didn’t start out that way……damn cigarettes! I had SB over for dinner and to give her the birthday presents that I wasn’t able to give her last week. I made her dinner….chicken with roasted red pepper dressing on … Continue reading →

Posted in life | Tagged drunk, friends, life, phone, reversed cards, shopping, sinatra, tarot, Thanksgiving, tipsy, trust, wine, work | Leave a comment

Bored To Tears

Posted on August 27, 2014 by dragonflyzia

I could lie and say things like “I am getting so much done” or “I have changed over more dry goods to my Italian canning jars from TJ Maxx that I love so much” “I am having my friend over … Continue reading →

Posted in life | Tagged bored, cleaning, daughtet, DC, dehydrator, dog treats, Downton Abbey, Italian canning jars, kids, lonely, son, tj maxx, vacation | 5 Comments

New Moon Monday

Posted on August 25, 2014 by dragonflyzia

Hecate Goddess of the crossroads, boy oh boy have I been thinking about her a lot lately, and again today because of the new moon. This is one of my favorite Jessica Galbreth prints and it hangs above my grandmothers … Continue reading →

Posted in life | Tagged angel, carrie white, corny, crazy, crossroads, cute, f-bomb, Goddess, gratitude, Hecate, making a difference, new moon, note, sage, spirit, teacher, work, yoga | 11 Comments

Zombie Walking

Posted on August 25, 2014 by dragonflyzia

Okay….I’ll admit that is a tad overly dramatic….but just a tad. I did seek out a second job which so far I really do like, but it will take a while to get used to staying up late. I didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in life | Tagged canning, daughter, DC, friends, new job, penny floor, relax, salsa, tired, vacation, winery, work, zombie | Leave a comment

Just an Average Day

Posted on August 21, 2014 by dragonflyzia

I am ending my day watching one of my favorite movies…..it was a long day and for some reason this movie always makes me feel better. Today at work was just like any other we were short handed and I … Continue reading →

Posted in life | Tagged basement, cancer, cockroach, Dillard's, emotionally exhausted, excited, flood, friday, Italy, lake, movie, polo, rain, training, Under the Tuscn Sun, winery, work | 6 Comments

I Totally Lucked Out!!

Posted on August 19, 2014 by dragonflyzia

There is nothing new on the main job front search, but I just hit the part time jack pot!! There is a new local winery….really new and I was just hired for Saturday nights. 🙂 I emailed the company last … Continue reading →

Posted in life | Tagged blueberry donuts, excited, kids, lucky, new job, Pier 1, winery, work | 4 Comments

Where Did My Weekend Go?

Posted on August 17, 2014 by dragonflyzia

As you can see…..I survived the drive out of my comfort zone. My cousin did text me in the morning and asked if I wanted to follow them…..duh. 🙂 We (as a group) ended up at the wrong place it … Continue reading →