The thing is, I think a lot of us get on a highway where we think we know where we’re going, and suddenly there’s some big accident ahead and you can’t go that way no matter how badly you want to or how well you planned.

And, sadly, I’ve made meals that look like that before. My poor children.

Lastly, hopefully, your friend gets through for the better.

Gorgeous. I’m going to tattoo it to my hubbin’s forehead. When the Universe kicks him he obediently responds, “Thank you, ma’am, may I have another?” Ugh.

For 8 years I had a semi-annual appointment with the Universe for a teeth kicking until one day I looked up and said, “I’m tired as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore.” I packed up my cats, my books, and my music (the things that made life worth living) and drove across two states to hide under the bed in my parent’s guest room for nearly a year.

Best. Decision. Ever.

I hope your friend gets her epiphany soon and has the strength and wherewithal to heed it – life’s just too short to waste.

Of course, some of us need to be Towered before we get the picture. Sigh. Toni, I love what you’re grandmother said. I’m going to put it in my quote journal. The women in our lives are often the smartest ones, aren’t they!

Drive through is always a good choice. Applebee’s feeds me quite often. It’s only bad when they recognize your voice when you call…..

The hardest things are letting go of what we thought we were supposed to be and taking a leap of faith into what we might become. My husband’s grandmother used to say, “God can’t fill your hands with something good if you’ve got your fist wrapped around a bunch of junk.” Sometimes, the real trick is being honest with yourself about what’s filling your hands.

Lovely post, Lani.

(Put the meatballs through the blender with a little water and dry taco seasonings and use them for tacos tomorrow. E.Z.P.Z.)