Goodbye My Lover, Goodbye My Friend

You shall be missed.

Especially by Siena.

May you rule couch heaven with your awesomeness.

RIP Sable, RIP

In case you haven’t heard, sadly, Ryan’s car has passed away. In remembrance, I have a few words and, naturally, a couple of haikus (the highest honor).

The Sable, fondly nicknamed “The Jellybean” or “The Hoopty,” lived a long and full life. Painted green and bubble-shaped, she was a well-loved car. In her younger years, she was in charge of transportation for an entire family, carting around kids to school and sports practice, and parents to work. In her later years, she served as a reliable vehicle to Ryan, getting him around town in Columbia and to and from Kansas City. In the past six months, her health continued to decline, and she was eventually confined to speeds less than 35 miles an hour. Despite the diagnosis, she still served an important role by going on errands around town and getting Ryan to work. There is no doubt that she was a fighter, brave and strong until the very end. She will be missed by all.

Oh my Jelly Bean
You were loyal, brave and strong
Up until the end

We will all miss you
As you go to car heaven
Look for the wagon!

Yes, Santa. I'd be happy to guide your sleigh tonight.

Tuesday morning I awoke with a small zit on the side of my nose. Leaving it alone, I expected it to go away. Yesterday, it was a bit larger and a bit more read. This morning, it was giant and very red. No makeup can cover this ish.

So, in lieu of the holidays, I'm rolling with God's cruel joke and channeling my inner (and apparently outer) Rudolph. My nose is shiny, and it glows! Happy Christmas!

Random side note: I've always enjoyed in the song, how they rhyme "glee" with "history." Priceless.

Sigh

I don't want to be greedy because we've had one hell of a season. However, I think this says it all (note scotch in hand):