Five reasons these holidays have been an odd, limbo existence.

This is part one of a year-long effort--I know, I'm a day late starting.

1. Still taking pain meds; some days are strange in that way.

2. Trash pick-up and recycle schedule is messed up and we can't get it right, can't remember what day it is for more than a few hours.

3. My DH has had a hernia repaired on 12/23 so some usual holiday activities are out.

4. I barely saw my mother and don't know when I'll see her again.

5. The weather changes so much the season makes no sense.