we are family

Remember me?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

*waves shyly* Yes I am still here, and yes I really do want to get back to blogging.  Just  tidying up a few minor impediments first: Periodic episodes of numbness and pain in my hands that has the medicos perplexed.  House decluttering, wallpaper stripping and new floor laying. Mr hissychick’s new business venture. Writer’s block. [...]

A tenacious heart

Monday, July 13th, 2009

Nana made it through her surgery, which involved repair to her tricuspid valve, insertion of a pacemaker and the repair of a hole that was discovered during the course of the operation.  Quite a feat for an octogenarian.  She will be in an induced coma for the next couple of days to allow for optimal [...]

A brave heart

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

I am sitting here tonight, a tiny gold key on a chain around my neck, a talisman against my fear for what tomorrow may bring. My lovely and brave Nana, at eighty five years young, faces risky open heart surgery in the morning. The gold key adorning my neck was her 21st present from her [...]

What’s in a name?

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Seeing as toddlerdaddy was the first to slip up I may as well formally introduce you-by first names- to the hissychick clan.  So listen up peoples, as I may (or may not) only say this once: Me= Emily, mostly known as Em. Mr hissychick= James, the Jimbob and other assorted nicknames that I won’t print [...]