http://unfilteredinsanity.com Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:12:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My mom would have been 54 today.  Just going to post some more pictures of her today.  (If WP will cooperate) [caption id="attachment_458" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Napping with Baby Sophia"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_453" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="With Baby Sophia"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_462" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="At Cris' Graduation"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_463" align="aligncenter" width="225" caption="At Sophie's first birthday"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_464" align="aligncenter" width="225" ... http://unfilteredinsanity.com/2010/03/happy-birthday-mom/ So my last post was about my mom going into hospice, and I haven't been back since.  I had been at the hospice nearly every day since she went in.  We were able to talk a little, finalize some plans, cry, hug, reminisce.  Mom passed away on Sunday, February 28.  ... http://unfilteredinsanity.com/2010/03/mom-and-god-and-blessings/ If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, then you know my mom's cancer is back.  With a vengeance.  I spend most of my time at the hospital (well, now the hospice) and it's both soothing and stressful to be there.  I like being there because I am waiting for ... http://unfilteredinsanity.com/2010/01/none-of-my-favorite-things/ Even beginning this post is such a huge step and I realize that.  Anyone who knows me on a basic level knows that I joke a lot about a lot of inappropriate things.  I joke about my depression, anxiety, and PTSD.  I joke about my weight.  I joke about my ... http://unfilteredinsanity.com/2010/01/revelations-and-resolutions-and-requests/ This is a subject I never thought I'd have to deal with before I turn 30, but here I am.  Truth be told, it's not a total surprise.  Brain cancer, brain surgery, radiation, stroke, remission, more brain cancer, and now a seizure disorder from all the scarring in her brain.  ... http://unfilteredinsanity.com/2009/12/aging-parents/ Dear Fans, I know it's been a while.  I'd apologize but really, but I had shit to do.  I'm glad you missde-ded me, and thanks for coming back.  Oh! and thanks for understanding! Most Graciously, Lisa *********************** Dear Self: When you get headaches it does not mean you have a brain tumor.  Worrying about it, however, ... http://unfilteredinsanity.com/2009/12/dear-so-and-so-long-time-no-see/ I wasn't sure I was going to do this post.  I haven't known Anissa very long.  I was introduced to her through Five Star Friday, when I read the post that made me love her.  She told off some redneck asshole in a fast food joint. I think any of us ... http://unfilteredinsanity.com/2009/12/georgia-and-anissa-on-my-mind/ So, it's December 2.  Last night the contest ended and now I will be selecting a winner of the FREE set of 4 pilsner glasses from Cookware.com! Here. We. GOOOOOOO! (forgive the out-of-season name holder!) [caption id="attachment_416" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Holds all the power of the NAMES!!!!! woooooooooooo ok, yeah. just holds names"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_417" ... http://unfilteredinsanity.com/2009/12/pizza-and-beer-winner/ Looking for me?  You can find me here. Please leave your comments there instead of here.  Thanks. http://unfilteredinsanity.com/2009/11/im-not-here-right-now/ Seriously, are there any two things that go together better than that?  Personally, I don't think so; and in these times, when most of us are hard-pressed to be able to afford an evening out, enjoying a homemade pizza and a beer (my current favorite being Leinenkugel's Fireside Nut Brown).  Yesterday, ... http://unfilteredinsanity.com/2009/11/pizza-and-beer/