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Crafting since birth; drinking since noon.

Lorena Haldeman

Crafting since birth; drinking since noon.

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The one about a picky eater with food allergies on weight loss medication who lives in a food desert

Lorena May 28, 2026

I have often asked the Invisible Sky Daddy why I can’t just photosynthesize. Like a plant. Picky picky princess I was always a picky eater growing up. Macaroni and cheese.…

Rants

Mrs. Frisby and the Secret of the Rats in my Studio

Lorena May 27, 2026

No, this is not about the beautifully animated movie, or the wonderful children’s book. This is about actual rats trying to invade my actual studio, and the war I’ve been…

Rants

Why is widowhood so exhausting?

Lorena May 25, 2026

Fair warning, the curse words are not bleeped in this episode, haha. Why is being a widow a thousand times more tiring than being a single, pre-married woman was? I…

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Five – no, two things irritating the shit outta me right now

Lorena May 17, 2026

Seriously, don’t even read this, I’m just being pissy because I’m in a M O O D. Part The First I will despise Wells Fargo until the heat death of…

Rants

Wait, where’d my week go?

Lorena May 9, 2026

Last Friday (so, a week ago yesterday) I took pictures of everything that needs fixing in the studio and wrote up descriptions of everything to send off to a HandyWoman…

Rants

The one about a picky eater with food allergies on weight loss medication who lives in a food desert

Rants

Mrs. Frisby and the Secret of the Rats in my Studio

Rants

The one about a picky eater with food allergies on weight loss medication who lives in a food desert

Rants

Mrs. Frisby and the Secret of the Rats in my Studio

Rants

Why is widowhood so exhausting?

Rants

Five – no, two things irritating the shit outta me right now

Rants

Wait, where’d my week go?

Souvenirs

Transcend this

Lorena October 15, 2009

(Originally posted on May 21, 2007) Transcend this Here’s a Bill story that I couldn’t tell at his memorial service. When I was in the 11th grade, I went to…

My Random Life

The rest of the Sunday photos

Lorena October 14, 2009

You can also view them here. Let’s all say it together… “I LOVE MY FAMILY”!

My Random Life

Whirlwind Birthday Vacation Trip, Day Six

Lorena October 13, 2009

The whole thing was worth it to see Uncle Joe sit up in bed, unsupported. He looked weak and wobbly, but determined and humorous. What else happened that day? Nothing…

My Random Life

Whirlwind Birthday Vacation Trip, Day Five

Lorena October 12, 2009

I think it’s day five. Where the fuck are we? What day is this? OH! It’s my birthday! The whole day was a blur, and now with waiting, waiting, waiting…

My Random Life

Happy birthday to me; it’s a wonderful world

Lorena October 11, 2009

Chris, Sharon, and Jenn wish me a happy birthday. It’s five minutes long; bring kleenex. I love y’all so much!

My Random Life

Whirlwind Birthday Vacation Trip, Day Four

Lorena October 11, 2009

Wake up – brr! It was 37 degrees! I packed for the 50’s… not for the 30’s. But the insulting part? NO SNOW. I feel cheated. Of course the first…

My Random Life

Whirlwind Birthday Vacation, Day Three

Lorena October 9, 2009

How can I be so tired? Most of my day has been spent in the car! Hospital – Uncle Joe, while not out of the woods, is still looking good.…

My Random Life

Whirlwind Vacation Birthday Trip, Day Two

Lorena October 8, 2009

The big news of the day by far is that Uncle Joe is becoming responsive; they’ve brought him up to the surface and he seems to be fighting to come…

My Random Life

Whirlwind Birthday Vacation Trip, Day One

Lorena October 7, 2009

The day began at 3 AM when the alarm went off. You can all imagine the flurry of packing, showering, cat-snuggling, and triple-checking that the stove was off, I’m sure…

My Random Life

9 photos = 900 words

Lorena October 7, 2009

We’re about to leave for dinner, so I don’t have time to really write about the day… so here are some teasers.

My Random Life

Leaving on a jet plane

Lorena October 7, 2009

I can not believe that I’m functioning enough to type right now. We’re leaving the house as soon as I suck down some more coffee and get in the shower;…

My Random Life

When last we left our Intrepid Hero

Lorena October 2, 2009

I know I haven’t posted an update in a couple of days. It seems sort of pointless to say “READ THIS! NO CHANGES!” but on the other hand, if I’m…

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  1. Tonya Nelson Miller on The one about a picky eater with food allergies on weight loss medication who lives in a food desertMay 28, 2026

    Food allergies SUCK. TheChild is allergic to, among other things, capsaicin. So obviously no hot sauce or restaurant Mexican food.…

  2. Marie Stanley on Mrs. Frisby and the Secret of the Rats in my StudioMay 28, 2026

    I can't love and respect you enough in just one lifetime.

  3. Marie Stanley on The one about a picky eater with food allergies on weight loss medication who lives in a food desertMay 28, 2026

    I'm getting my groceries delivered from our East side walmart ; guess what ? I actually spend less money on…

  4. Marie Stanley on Why is widowhood so exhausting?May 28, 2026

    Yep ; keep yappin' . It clears your head . You are loved and respected <3

  5. Quinn on Mrs. Frisby and the Secret of the Rats in my StudioMay 28, 2026

    You are doing so very much, all alone. I truly feel for you. I am so sorry you're having to…

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Mrs. Frisby and the Secret of the Rats in my Studio

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Five – no, two things irritating the shit outta me right now

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