M.A. Kropp: Writer, Blogger, GeekGirl. My Life. My Words. My Way.
As I have every year for the past few, I am choosing a word for my new year. It's not a resolution, as such, but more of a direction or reminder of how I would like this year to proceed. I had a list, but in the end, it was a word that I saw … Continue reading 2026 Word of the Year
Time to ring out the old, and ring in the new, as the tradition goes. Although there is very good chance that by the time that big ol' mirror ball drops in Times Square, I will be nestled all snug in my bed. (Yes, I know that's a different holiday, but work with me here, … Continue reading Happy New Year!
A bit over a week ago, we bought a new car. Yeah, we traded in our Toyota Avalon Hybrid for a shiny new Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV. It's white, which may be a mistake. Although I do like a white car. It was the last one on the lot and they gave us a pretty … Continue reading So, We Did A Thing
Summer's end, that is. And, yes, I guess it is as this is the beginning of September and Labor Day (here in the US, anyway). Even without the calendar dates, it is starting to feel like Fall. Mornings are chilly now, and the daytime temps aren't nearly as high as they were just a week … Continue reading Is It The End Already?
This is a really, really hard post to write. We had to say good-bye to Lambeau, our 11 year-old American Pit Bull Terrier on Tuesday. It was sudden, within about a week. And devastating. I am numb, and hurting, and lost, all at once. He was my dog, more than any of the others. I … Continue reading RIP, Lambeau
Apparently, allergies are worse this year. It's not all in your head- well, it sort of is, but not the perception that things are worse this year. This article from May talks a bit about the reality. I've noticed it, for sure. I've had more trouble with stuffy nose, itchy eyes, and all that stuff … Continue reading The Allergies That Grew
It's time to change things. I have not really enjoyed sitting down and reading for a good while now. Reading was something I have loved since I was a wee girl lo, these many years ago. It was a regular part of my days, and I looked forward to the time I could sit down … Continue reading When Reading Becomes a Chore
My mother-in-law died early in the morning on Christmas Eve. It wasn't a surprise. We all knew it was coming for a while. Still, it does spin the holiday down a bit. Christmas Eve was just the BaldMan and I, and Christmas Day one of our daughters was here. The BaldMan has a sister but … Continue reading Low Key Christmas
I don't have much in the way of holiday spirit this year. Lots of reasons for it which I won't bore you with. I have almost no decorating done. I got the candles in the windows and a bow on the door, but that's it. We don't even have a tree. And I find I … Continue reading Christmas De-Spirited
Or at least beginning to feel that way? This weather has been crazy! It's been warm and breezy so many days lately, and we are into November. I am not a huge fan of winter, but by this point, I do expect the temps to be a bit colder. Not complaining really, but wow, it's … Continue reading Umm, Isn’t It Supposed To Be Winter?
And So On... 