Author Archives: mathdreads
Pandemic Thanksgiving
My sister and her family got a jump on the holidays. They traveled to NC from VA a week prior to Thanksgiving to visit Mom and Dad and to deliver Christmas gifts. Although this group picture doesn’t look too “socially distant,” they kept their masks on and stayed outside during their visit. My Thanksgiving, on … Continue reading
On Friday the 13th
Exactly eight months ago on Friday, March the 13th, 2020, the president finally stopped denying the truth: we were indeed in the midst of a pandemic rather than a hoax. So, I hoped that he’d once again, lift his veil of denial to concede that he’d lost the election. After all, it was Friday, November … Continue reading
Halloween 2020
Given the fact that half of my closet is costumes, I could have easily recycled a past character. Yet, the past four years, culminating in the existential crisis time period known as “2020,” inspired me to pull together my art and costuming supplies to devise a new character: Ms. Information the Pseudoscientist. I decorated my … Continue reading
Original Tales of Terror
Here’s another fine example of showing up being half the battle. I submitted the one and only spooky poem I’ve ever written, which was about my hat. My submission was supposed to go into a box with other submissions from members of my woman-identified film group. The writer of the randomly drawn submission would represent … Continue reading
Pet Sematary Drive-In
I bought my ticket to this fundraising drive-in event as if my life depended on it. Since my mental health received a healthy boost of sanity, who’s to say it didn’t. After all, once I decided to dress up as Anubis, Egyptian god of the underworld in honor of viewing “Pet Sematary,” I had a … Continue reading
I See You, Melania
I was so hyped to vote early in person that the experience inspired me to write a poem–something I hadn’t done during the quarantine months until now. Strangely enough, the poem came to me as what First Lady Melania Trump would do when her hubby lost the 2020 election. You say you packing up early … Continue reading
Wine HH
A friend recently invited eight of us to attend a backyard, socially-distanced happy hour with plenty of wine, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes. Plus, there was a mask requirement until seated. With all that precaution, only five of us RSVP’d. I arrived first and had my pick of seats in this backyard oasis. In addition … Continue reading
Early Voting during the Plague
October 13th marked the first day of in-person early voting in Texas. Even though the first and last days of early voting will be the busiest, I wanted to do my part on the first day. So, let the games begin! Actually, that’s a false signal since game-playing started months ago with the underfunding of … Continue reading
Unexpected Gifts
Although the plague prevented me from having a destination 50th birthday getaway, I’ve still managed to have a wonderful, protracted celebration, thanks to family and friends. Besides, going to dinner the Saturday before my birthday, then taking the day off for my actual birthday and a Zoom celebration with fellow Virgos, my mother and a … Continue reading
Satisfied Mind
I’ve been thinking about drinking lately. Not while working my telecommuting customer service job, but during the down times while sitting on my fabulous red sofa with the TV on and working on some project with either my laptop or iPad. I’m no spring chicken and can’t handle alcohol like I used to. Same goes … Continue reading