February 2013 – A Speckled Trout

The Blizzard of Oz

February 27, 2013 by Kathleen Fisher

Last week’s snowfall of 12″ just wasn’t enough and so round two came through overnight. Work was cancelled for both of us, schools were closed and everybody stayed home which would have been all cozy and lovely had the power not gone out at four a.m. By nightfall, KCPL (those beautiful lineman literally trudging in … Read more

February

February 25, 2013 by Kathleen Fisher

I’m not a fan of the whole month of February. At least in January you get the Christmas stuff put away, organize the house, make a fresh start. This is useful stuff. Then comes February. Gray and shorter than any other month, like even it doesn’t see the point in hanging around longer than necessary. … Read more

Serving

February 22, 2013 by Kathleen Fisher

When I go to work I often come in contact with waiters and waitresses that are also going to their jobs and park in the same employee lot as me as there are many restaurants that are our neighbors. Often we don’t speak, but I try to wish them a good day. Though we are … Read more

Alleluia & Amore

February 19, 2013 by Kathleen Fisher

Will sent me this video because he said it reminded him of how I sing, and I laughed until I couldn’t breathe when I watched it. On a dreary Thursday night when the store was open late and Marian and I were trying to amuse ourselves, I told her about it. When I got home … Read more

Taxing

February 17, 2013 by Kathleen Fisher

A few years ago we turned this filing of our taxes hot mess over to an accountant. We lacked the skill set and marriage counseling needed to do this and he charges us ridiculously little to make our life easier. However, we still need to organize everything to give to him and this year that … Read more

Mr. Patrick

February 12, 2013 by Kathleen Fisher

Mallie Bee started dancing in the 4th grade when her friend Rachel’s mom called and asked me if I’d be interested in these girls taking a class together and us sharing the driving. Yes and yes, and so the fledgling tiny dancers were launched into a new after-school sport. Rachel’s parents were divorced and her … Read more

Michelle & Me

February 10, 2013 by Kathleen Fisher

I am not one to usually remember my dreams vividly, but this one………..oh geez, this one. Michelle Obama and I were becoming budding new besties. She liked me. Really, really liked me. She thought I was hilarious. Mallory and Sasha were school friends, and Mal was always very polite to the Obamas whenever she was … Read more

Baltimore

February 6, 2013 by Kathleen Fisher

When we lived on the east coast, I told The Big Daddy that I wanted to go to Baltimore for my birthday, so we loaded up wee Maggie and drove there for the day. The Inner Harbor is the main draw with all kinds of boats surrounded by an aquarium, shops and restaurants. We had … Read more

Aging Gracefully

February 4, 2013 by Kathleen Fisher

I started working retail when the kids were little. The hours were flexible so I could work nights and weekends while Mark was home. I enjoyed getting out of the house, making some money and getting clothes at a great discount. It is easy for me to talk to strangers. I can merchandise the crap … Read more