Monthly Archives: October 2020

There’s no place like home

Posted on October 31, 2020 by suziecreamcheese

Sometimes I’m not sure where home really is. I moved here 17 years ago, in the midst of a terrible, confusing, dark time in my life. The only light was my Bear – he held the broken pieces of me … Continue reading →

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Stress, stress and more stress

Posted on October 27, 2020 by suziecreamcheese

I’m crabby. I’m not sure if it’s the moon phase, the election, constant Covid crap, or just general annoyance with the world, but I’ve got a serious case of crabby pants the last couple of days. I’m tired, tired of … Continue reading →

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Life is Peachy

Posted on October 19, 2020 by suziecreamcheese

Peachy is actually a dear friend of mine, and she just started a blog, writing about her life. She’s seriously awesome and funny, so you all need to go follow her – she’s also nervous about the whole thing so … Continue reading →

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Home is where the Bear is

Posted on October 18, 2020 by suziecreamcheese

A week away doesn’t seem that long when you say it. It’s just seven days, eight days, seven nights, who’s counting? You plan and plan and make lists and agendas and then you pack and pack way too much – … Continue reading →

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An old friend I’ve never met

Posted on October 17, 2020 by suziecreamcheese

Eighteen years ago, I was a mess. My mom had passed away on the 11th, and my life had shattered. I had always been strong, I had taken care of both of my parents in their final years, I had … Continue reading →

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Culture Shock

Posted on October 14, 2020 by suziecreamcheese

Almost 20 years ago I moved from Upstate NY to south central PA. I had spent the past 10 years in academia and moved in with my Bear, who worked for Harley Davidson. Factory life and academia are like two … Continue reading →

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Old relatives and old stories

Posted on October 12, 2020 by suziecreamcheese

My cousin is 90 years old. She seriously doesn’t look a day over 89. (I know, I’m going to Hell) She has been a part of life for all of my life and I didn’t really know her as a … Continue reading →

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Grading grading grading

Posted on October 11, 2020 by suziecreamcheese

It’s the last day of this brutal seven week mini-mester (not my term, I think it’s stupid) and I’m so grateful to have gotten through it, I may need a few adult beverages later. I assigned a group project to … Continue reading →

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And we’re off

Posted on October 9, 2020 by suziecreamcheese

After months of “I’m going to NY, no, shit, I’m not” I’m finally going. I told the Bear, “come Hell or high water, I am going to NY!” I get to drive all day tomorrow, and then visit relatives till … Continue reading →

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