| Date | Haiku |
| 1/1 | There are things 'bout Bob That I can't think of without Grinning ear-to-ear |
| 1/2 | Looked all up and down Couldn’t find it anywhere Then said it out loud |
| 1/3 | It got him tickled Who knew painting by numbers Could be that funny |
| 1/4 | Getting ready to Focus on portion control Calorie counting |
| 1/5 | Loaned him my FitBit He gave me paint by number Exchanges of love |
| 1/6 | Did some freelancing It will pay for new tires That I need real soon |
| 1/7 | A puzzle a day Twenty-fifteen calendar 10-minute crosswords |
| 1/8 | Feeling syllabic Five, then seven, then five more Drank haiku Kool-aid |
| 1/9 | Made French onion soup I’ve never made soup before I will make some more |
| 1/10 | Like Russian roulette Will it be or won’t it be A ripe cantaloupe |
| 1/11 | Up at 6 AM Crunches and upper body Done by 9 AM |
| 1/12 | In a coffee shop A dog walked around freely That appealed to me |
| 1/13 | Chicken for protein Onions, mushrooms, green peppers Delicious stir fry |
| 1/14 | Provided a ride Got a free lunch out of it Helped a friend in need |
| 1/15 | Saw a play tonight One-man show, so many lines It was compelling |
| 1/16 | Took in a nice tour Historical Mordecai Had a good tour guide |
| 1/17 | Birthdays Dinner night Good friendship, food, and music It was a success |
| 1/18 | Dog-sitting Nala She’s my friend’s cocker spaniel And a sweetie pie |
| 1/19 | There’s something about Not being in my own home That just nags at me |
| 1/20 | Hot Huez is a thing It’s temporary hair “chalk” Press, slide, and color! |
| 1/21 | Yes he does so much No I don’t exaggerate Maybe I’m smitten |
| 1/22 | Saw my Red Hat friends Work goes on without me there But I have been missed |
| 1/23 | Squeezed in at the gym People park like idiots Too close to the line |
| 1/24 | I was a big boy Ate the beans in the chili Not too bad at all |
| 1/25 | Can a shade or two Alter your age in one’s mind It’s only skin deep |
| 1/26 | Goodbye Nexium Have to switch to another It's not covered now |
| 1/27 | A wench cut me off Then she took my parking spot I hope karma watched |
| 1/28 | Poor old Ms Gabby Turns out she was a hoarder Committed herself |
| 1/29 | I am cooking more Now that I am retired Healthier eating |
| 1/30 | Talked about a play That we saw a month ago Still remembered it |
| 1/31 | It was a good month Mostly ate well, exercised Focused on my health |
| Date | Haiku |
| 2/1 | Patriots? Seahawks? Thinking about those tight ends Not about football |
| 2/2 | One love beside me Another love to my right Bob hangs off the bed |
| 2/3 | Did some outside work Lugged some scrap wood to the curb Very rare for me |
| 2/4 | Drips of liquid blue Appear on the hot burner Tupperware lid melts |
| 2/5 | Laughed and laughed some more Happy Hour with Red Hat peeps Camaraderie |
| 2/6 | Kindle book: Greyhound Free with my Amazon Prime So far it’s quite good |
| 2/7 | Distillery tour Very educational And free samples too |
| 2/8 | 70 degrees Bloody Marys al fresco Afternoon delight |
| 2/9 | Mom and dad sound good Always a relief to hear Birthdays coming up |
| 2/10 | Greyhound: A novel Sabastien Ranes comes of age Crossing the U.S. |
| 2/11 | Bob made caramels Valentine’s Day treat for me They are so delish |
| 2/12 | Had to look it up How much is forever worth Stamp prices elude |
| 2/13 | Unconditional Love from Frances and Vincent Always gives me paws |
| 2/14 | Such a lovely day With my special Valentine The love of my life |
| 2/15 | Red, white, and heart-shaped Chocolates and trinkets, too Half-price love tokens |
| 2/16 | Lunch at a new place Rice was in a pyramid Ate at Tom Yum Thai |
| 2/17 | No power was lost From a winter storm system Passing through our town |
| 2/18 | It’s that time again For my free credit report To make sure it’s right |
| 2/19 | Trimmer stopped working Good for 20 or 30 Years of grooming beards |
| 2/20 | Challenging 4 days 5 food-centered social dates All while dieting |
| 2/21 | Morning board meeting Afternoon social with friends Dinner guests at night |
| 2/22 | Family dysfunction Spare the truth so not to hurt “Everybody’s fine.” |
| 2/23 | Dinner with Bob’s peeps Meeting them for the first time Nephew and his wife |
| 2/24 | Sellers or Fonda Rabbit, Pan, or Cottontail Pumpkin eater, too |
| 2/25 | Crazy girls head east Tommy Lee and Hilary Driving the wagon |
| 2/26 | First time snowed in with Bob and Frances and Vincent We all passed the test |
| 2/27 | Call it what you will Stir crazy, cabin fever Snow thaw brought relief |
| 2/28 | Do you know what’s love? Beanless chili made for you And it wins a prize |
| Date | Haiku |
| 3/1 | Mom turns 83 25 ahead of me That’s where the years go |
| 3/2 | A Week in Winter Reading it on my Kindle Pretty good so far |
| 3/3 | One at career’s end Talking to those starting out The yin and the yang |
| 3/4 | The Grim Reaper lurks We can never know when he Will knock on our door |
| 3/5 | Going to the gym Late at night after cocktails Not a good idea |
| 3/6 | I met June and Cole The twins born on New Year’s Eve Quite adorable |
| 3/7 | Go from 2 to 3 Move the little hand up 1 Lose sixty minutes |
| 3/8 | I like things settled I get antsy when they’re not Closure is my friend |
| 3/9 | Thinking of Herman Anne kneading his brand new knee Would be just like them |
| 3/10 | Getting new French doors After 30 years, it’s time Coming next Wednesday |
| 3/11 | What we imagine Doesn’t always play out so Sometimes that’s just fine |
| 3/12 | “I am mostly straight.” “I’m a little bit pregnant.” River in Egypt |
| 3/13 | Third day in a row Happy hour with my friends Social butterfly |
| 3/14 | Rode to see the Webbs They are packing to move soon Took some of their junk |
| 3/15 | Calories galore Brunch buffet at Tír na nÓg Went right to the gym |
| 3/16 | Apples of my eye Joined me tonight for dinner Frances, Vincent, Bob |
| 3/17 | I went out today Not a spot of green on me But I wasn’t pinched |
| 3/18 | I have new French doors Ils sont très jolie, bien sûr! Gateway to my deck |
| 3/19 | Worked out late tonight But it didn’t bother me I was into it |
| 3/20 | We watched Pride today Gays and miners get along Eventually |
| 3/21 | Is it all about The journey or landing place Games philosophy |
| 3/22 | Leftover yummies From a fun social event Makes a smorgasbord |
| 3/23 | He was moved by love And I don’t mean just his heart Now he’s moving back |
| 3/24 | Turns out I was wrong Came back for his furniture Guess their loveseats match |
| 3/25 | Computer lessons For he, the former Luddite, Now with 3 gadgets |
| 3/26 | Eating Jimmy Dean Two turkey sausage patties For breakfast protein |
| 3/27 | Broadened horizon Joint account with Verizon Talk is cheap-er now |
| 3/28 | Small bumps on my tongue Burned it eating egg drop soup Hate when that happens |
| 3/29 | Binge watching a show It’s a court show, The Good Wife I’m enjoying it |
| 3/30 | Taking a deep breath Holding it in for a bit Then things get silly |
| 3/31 | Actors from one show Turn up on another one Talk about two-faced |
| Date | Haiku |
| 4/1 | Bob’s a die-hard fan Comes to watch the geezers dance Even when they don’t |
| 4/2 | Had dinner with Joe Followed it with a movie A nice, cheap night in |
| 4/3 | Amy Pritchard’s day One more circle ‘round the sun Happy Birthday, friend |
| 4/4 | Never met dear Ruth Passed 5 years ago today Love her son so much |
| 4/5 | Arrived right at 10 On the breakfast side of brunch Beat the church folks there |
| 4/6 | Sitting on my deck Drinking coffee and writing Beautiful weather |
| 4/7 | I went into “flow.” Hours flew by in just minutes Can it still be “work?” |
| 4/8 | Preconceived notions Bit into a biscotti Soft, to my surprise |
| 4/9 | Crosswords left uncrossed One-a-day, 5 days behind Puzzles piling up |
| 4/10 | 1-800 calls About my health insurance Fixed, for now at least |
| 4/11 | Was a slug today Slept a lot and watched TV Binged on The Good Wife |
| 4/12 | An exceptional 51st salon meeting Questions and answers |
| 4/13 | Six months to the day I’ve enjoyed retirement I’m living the dream |
| 4/14 | Offer made to me 30 grand below market For my paid-for house |
| 4/15 | Such a taxing day For those who procrastinate Grateful I’m not one |
| 4/16 | Ate for two tonight Me, and a pet rescue group Fundraising event |
| 4/17 | 21 years now Living my authentic life After coming out |
| 4/18 | Bob is generous I’m not a good caretaker But my heart beats true |
| 4/19 | After 20 years Someone dropped out of book club And it’s fine with me |
| 4/20 | Quite remarkable Lost a Salon member, too After many years |
| 4/21 | Now immortalized Lives forever on the web With his own home page |
| 4/22 | Google Hangout helped Our board to have a quorum Thanks technology |
| 4/23 | Spent time on my deck Editing, then dinner, too With all the McVeighs |
| 4/24 | Getting out of Dodge To celebrate Joe’s birthday Road trip to Asheville |
| 4/25 | My friend Joe’s birthday Walking, drinking, dining, too All up in Asheville |
| 4/26 | A four-hour road trip Stopped at Sheetz for some coffee Dreary, rainy ride |
| 4/27 | Lawyers in your life Turns life’s outlook all blasé Wish they’d go away |
| 4/28 | For someone I like Edited a resume Drinks and food in trade |
| 4/29 | Taking care of things In anticipation of Two weeks on the road |
| 4/30 | Dad’s now 84 Born in 1931 On this April day |
| Date | Haiku |
| 5/1 | We are on the road Bob and Frances and Vincent Starting our trip north |
| 5/2 | On the road again From Asheville to Lexington Love in the back seat |
| 5/3 | Six hours on the road Was the last leg of our trip Now in Battle Creek |
| 5/4 | Drinks poolside with Bob’s Brother and sister-in-law Chinese take-out, too. |
| 5/5 | McVeigh history Saw so much of it today All explained by Bob |
| 5/6 | We picked up Mary Then drove to brother Billy’s One more sibling met |
| 5/7 | Up in Mackinaw Walked around the little town With my family |
| 5/8 | I am plum wore out Miss taking my daily naps Will sleep tight tonight |
| 5/9 | I loved listening To tons of McVeigh stories A chillaxing day |
| 5/10 | Pizza on the grill And a poignant brother’s toast To our love and lives |
| 5/11 | “Are you awake?”asked Mr. Spontaneity “Want to just leave now?” |
| 5/12 | Back to my routine Good Wife, reading, and blogging It was a “me” day |
| 5/13 | On his hand and knees Bob cut my small lawn by hand There’s no greater love |
| 5/14 | Met Ellen and Don Conversation was easy Thanks for stopping by! |
| 5/15 | He’s unresponsive Many thoughts go through one’s mind Scary words to hear |
| 5/16 | Caring for my plants Nourishing by watering Hopeful for their fruit |
| 5/17 | Upset stomach day Could be from several things Hope it will subside |
| 5/18 | Book club book finished Normally I like downers But bad timing now |
| 5/19 | It’s 35 years To the day that I started Working at Big Blue |
| 5/20 | With mom, dad, and sis Miss Bob, Frances, and Vincent Hope to see them soon |
| 5/21 | Poor little Smokey His house has been invaded By out-of-towners |
| 5/22 | Stayed with mom tonight Vivian and Jeff went out With their dinner club |
| 5/23 | My first time serving Really didn't know how to They didn't train me |
| 5/24 | Pizzas on the grill Bob can cook most everything Not afraid to try |
| 5/25 | Precious, precious time With Bob, Vincent, and Frances Then back to Greenville |
| 5/26 | Parents accepting Can no longer live alone Sad but know it’s best |
| 5/27 | Roller coaster day He is good, then he is bad It’s been two weeks now |
| 5/28 | During a showing Current resident speaks out She’s not happy there |
| 5/29 | Mom gave her okay Put down a hold deposit They are next in line |
| 5/30 | It had been two weeks Since I’d made it to the gym Didn’t forget how |
| 5/31 | This is my life now Just accept it and go on It's not permanent |
| Date | Haiku |
| 6/1 | Ghirardelli squares Love the ones with caramel And milk chocolate |
| 6/2 | Communicating With my sis ‘bout mom and dad Using Google docs |
| 6/3 | Much to take care of I’m totally exhausted Emotionally |
| 6/4 | It’s recycle day I’m not there to put it out Bob took care of it |
| 6/5 | Ms. Teresa Ball Is today’s hero to me Answered all questions |
| 6/6 | Home for the weekend Not back from Kansas, but still There’s no place like home |
| 6/7 | Touch of normalcy Attended Salon today A good distraction |
| 6/8 | I’ve got some control Added to their bank account I can monitor |
| 6/9 | Two Men and a Truck Will be moving mom and dad Into their new place |
| 6/10 | Got her TB test Signed the contract for her place Will move in next week |
| 6/11 | Eating out of bed On a chair in dining room It’s such a huge deal |
| 6/12 | Home early Friday To see Bob, Frances, Vincent The loves of my life |
| 6/13 | Wagging puppy tails Some turned out to be butt plugs I think that's just gross |
| 6/14 | It's Smokey's birthday He's 15 years old today My sister's dear cat |
| 6/15 | Soaring outside temps AC units can’t keep up To cool the indoors |
| 6/16 | Getting dad's hair cut Used to get it high and tight Thursday appointment |
| 6/17 | Two men and a truck Moved one man and one woman Four counties over |
| 6/18 | Had to turn around Was headed to the wrong "home" Mom's instead of dad's |
| 6/19 | Thank god it’s Friday Back home with the ones I love Caretaker respite |
| 6/20 | Esther Hoffman glows John Norman Howard flickers One star shines; one fades |
| 6/21 | It’s been ‘bout 3 weeks Since I last did strength training Will pay tomorrow |
| 6/22 | Hot chocolate chips Baked in cookies by neighbor A thoughtful gesture |
| 6/23 | Was good to get out For the change of scenery And visit his bride |
| 6/24 | My brother-in-law Turned the big six-oh today Friends celebrated |
| 6/25 | For David and Wayne (No selfie stick big enough) This t-rex selfie |
| 6/26 | I asked if he would Marry me now that he could “Yes, I guess I should” |
| 6/27 | Her augmented breasts Used to soothe the savage cop Paying for themselves |
| 6/28 | Guest list all drawn up Friends and neighbors and “the gays” And our families |
| 6/29 | Finished a good book All The Light We Cannot See Very well-written |
| 6/30 | Summer creeps along Most of mine spent caretaking Six weeks have passed now |
| Date | Haiku |
| 7/1 | Potential buyers One fell through; new one appeared For my parents’ house |
| 7/2 | When it rains it pours Backed into my sister’s car Going to get mom |
| 7/3 | Tomato plants down Bob took them to a new home They’re in his good hands |
| 7/4 | Bob had us covered For the potluck July 4th At Clint and John’s house |
| 7/5 | They are so calming What I need so much right now Bob, Frances, Vincent |
| 7/6 | Huge, thick pasta shells Must contain lots of butter Delish mac and cheese |
| 7/7 | So interesting Listening to visitors Talk with their loved ones |
| 7/8 | Little library In a little town down east Edited from there |
| 7/9 | Drinks and half-priced apps “Caretaker Maintenance Hour” A short mental break |
| 7/10 | Season 6 is out Now binge watching The Good Wife Cary’s in trouble |
| 7/11 | Donatos pizza And a fantastic salad With Bob’s tomatoes |
| 7/12 | Does this bother you? These are things that bother me. We compared our lists. |
| 7/13 | Did lots of TO-DOs Mom’s and dad’s and some were mine Marked them as TO-DONEs |
| 7/14 | On the road again Doing what I have to do Elder care-giving |
| 7/15 | Inventory check Confirms some are on order Yay technology |
| 7/16 | Perseverating Useless worry and churning Cannot turn it off |
| 7/17 | Fantastic burger Basil, green beans from Bob’s yard Everything so fresh |
| 7/18 | We love Doc Martin Some of his mannerisms Crack up Bob and me |
| 7/19 | We discussed a book That most read two months ago Who was that again? |
| 7/20 | Electricity Out for dad’s dialysis Had to reschedule |
| 7/21 | Bob and I met Blake He will be marrying us He has the power |
| 7/22 | Bob outdid himself I'm so grateful for his work Being the best host |
| 7/23 | We must follow up On so many people's work It's ridiculous |
| 7/24 | My dad laughed today Want to think he's turned around Only time will tell |
| 7/25 | Bob did it again Tomatoes from his garden This time bruschetta |
| 7/26 | Two huge pancakes stacked No one thought he could eat both But he came so close |
| 7/27 | Conference call tonight Remote, two-hour board meeting Fulfilling duty |
| 7/28 | Taxing day for dad Surgery scheduled next week Rough on all of us |
| 7/29 | Making refreshments For her friend’s retirement Talented sister |
| 7/30 | It was a close call An unneeded procedure Called off just in time |
| 7/31 | Veggie lasagna Made with Bob’s friend’s recipe It was delicious |
| Date | Haiku |
| 8/1 | A blood phobia He threw up on a patient Struggling Doc Martin |
| 8/2 | Love banana cake But love Bob and Frances and Vincent even more |
| 8/3 | Spider in the bed Snuffed it out with a tissue Die motherfucker |
| 8/4 | Power has gone out A car hit a power pole Please come back on soon |
| 8/5 | On this very day 37 years ago I did say I do |
| 8/6 | It was a long day Frustrating and all for naught Surgery canceled |
| 8/7 | Threw my apple out Missed the window, made a mess Hurt me to the core |
| 8/8 | Think! The color blue Symbolizes many things What's it mean to you? |
| 8/9 | Letters side-by-side Touching each other in words Can Boggle the mind |
| 8/10 | Sliders for dinner Little burgers on a bun Asparagus side |
| 8/11 | “N.C. Sausage Dog” Big fat link on a square bun And for breakfast yet |
| 8/12 | A possible light Glowing in the far corner Still too dark to read |
| 8/13 | She’s a busy one Always on sentry duty Before she winds down |
| 8/14 | I kissed him softly Fell in love over again How he rocks my world |
| 8/15 | Pizza on the grill One of his many talents |
| 8/16 | Book club and Salon One at 3 and one at 6 Well-spent time with friends |
| 8/17 | On the road again Jeff cutting the grass again Viv at work again |
| 8/18 | Had a restful night It’s been a very long time Innocuous dreams |
| 8/19 | Quesadilla Day At nearby Mi Cabana They're one dollar each |
| 8/20 | Watched Catastrophe Amazon Original Series, pretty good |
| 8/21 | Semiannual Teeth cleaning went well today Love my hygienist |
| 8/22 | ‘Round the neighborhood Walking with my family Frances, Vincent, Bob |
| 8/23 | Rescued Vincent from Garbage on the curb on walk Nasty bone of fowl |
| 8/24 | Philly steak sandwich From Little Kettle Diner Mom’s bingo dinner |
| 8/25 | Watching my mom play 10 bingo cards at one time ‘Tween the window slats |
| 8/26 | Couldn’t sleep last night Used a NyQuil shot to chase Prior ZzzQuil shot |
| 8/27 | High anxiety Cautiously celebrating Don’t know what to think |
| 8/28 | Each blade grows a beard Turning, slicing particles That attach themselves |
| 8/29 | Though it's popular Cards Against Humanity I am not a fan |
| 8/30 | Watched Downton Abbey Series 5, 3 episodes Just 6 more to go |
| 8/31 | Eyes closed with a frown Is it deep thoughts or deep sleep Only Robert knows |
| Date | Haiku |
| 9/1 | It was a hard day My sister is my hero She amazes me |
| 9/2 | Sad about Isis He was overcome by grief Such a tender soul |
| 9/3 | Upgrade to 5s Now he can talk to Siri Changed gender to male |
| 9/4 | Never-ending churn Mulling over and under And over again |
| 9/5 | Went to a new gym Well it's still Planet Fitness Just a different one |
| 9/6 | Ate at Watkins Grill Won't be going there again Heard some racist talk |
| 9/7 | Cookout in the 'hood Hot dogs, chips, cookies, and flies Ten trash cans nearby |
| 9/8 | He is now no code A gut-wrenching day, but, too A most loving one |
| 9/9 | Moved to Hospice House It’s the final stop before The last day arrives |
| 9/10 | I cooked twice today Omelets, Mongolian Beef Breakfast, then dinner |
| 9/11 | I was at my desk Working still for IBM Watching in horror |
| 9/12 | First day fatherless I don't see him here or there At least physically |
| 9/13 | Brought dad's coffin clothes His USMC dress blues Undertaker took |
| 9/14 | There's a lot to do Planning someone's funeral Time for a dirt nap |
| 9/15 | Standing in a line We receive condolences dad lies still nearby |
| 9/16 | They honored my dad A 21-gun salute Taps was beautiful |
| 9/17 | Hope to now resume My pre-May life of leisure At least for a while |
| 9/18 | Dial 1 to report Death of a retiree Over and over |
| 9/19 | We had lunch with mom Would have been 62 years Since she married dad |
| 9/20 | Red light is tattooed Dad said this about long lights "Jesus Christopher!" |
| 9/21 | "Alive in our hearts" Mom chose this to add to dad's Tombstone inscription |
| 9/22 | Freelancing today A full day of editing Back in my routine |
| 9/23 | She got 2 bingos Two-hundred fifty all told Mom took home the dough |
| 9/24 | Love our screened in porch Napping on a nice cool day Being watched by Bob |
| 9/25 | Somewhat lazy day Editing and some napping Rain again today |
| 9/26 | Board meeting burnout Minutes take up too much time They are so misnamed |
| 9/27 | A big family All of them love him so much I like watching that |
| 9/28 | Banner Elk, NC Listed goals and hopes and dreams A Red Hat retreat |
| 9/29 | Retreat winding down Miss my family so much Home bound tomorrow |
| 9/30 | Reared its ugly head Wreaking havoc in its wake Metaphorically |
| Date | Haiku |
| 10/1 | Mounds of paperwork Wills and claims and policies For the lawyer's eyes |
| 10/2 | A productive day Lawyer, court house, VA rep Settling an estate |
| 10/3 | Five hundred and five Cardio calories burned Elliptically |
| 10/4 | Dinner with some friends Both good food and company Grateful for them both |
| 10/5 | More to take care of Put me in a little funk Working my way out |
| 10/6 | Dues are going up Homeowners won’t be happy No one has spare cash |
| 10/7 | Good roast beef sandwich Mom made to take to bingo One for each of us |
| 10/8 | Editing again Slow return to my routine Earning some more cash |
| 10/9 | Drank the night away With friends David, Wayne, and Joe Way too much to drink |
| 10/10 | One last guest list check Almost two hundred could step Over the threshold |
| 10/11 | Back at the homestead Closets now cleared of all clothes Made decent progress |
| 10/12 | Thanking people for Sympathy and donations Etiquette says to |
| 10/13 | Since I retired One more trip around the sun It’s my birthday, too |
| 10/14 | A new POA Updating mom's documents Now that dad has passed |
| 10/15 | Drinks and dinner with Our wedding officiant We're so fond of him |
| 10/16 | We got our license Must be used in 60 days| When we say I do |
| 10/17 | Bingo in Greenville Mom made roast beef sandwiches To enjoy while there |
| 10/18 | We discussed “The Call” Mostly Social Book Club talk Missed Suzanne’s viewpoint |
| 10/19 | Came into being More than 60 years ago Marriage document |
| 10/20 | Provided a ride For a friend to car dealer His car hesitates |
| 10/21 | It is State Fair time I live close to the fairgrounds Fireworks at 10 |
| 10/22 | They are not a match But are complementary Pottery spoon rests |
| 10/23 | Door decorations My sister helped my mother Enter the contest |
| 10/24 | Billy and Brian Had their wedding reception We walked there and back |
| 10/25 | 7 stories told Each one 7 minutes long Four of them stood out |
| 10/26 | Gave a friend a ride To see an orthopedist She broke her ankle |
| 10/27 | Estate settling Three items done in Greenville Had lunch with mom, too |
| 10/28 | Second all-time high Fair attendance reported I’m glad it’s over |
| 10/29 | Erroneous charge Twenty-five hundred dollars A refund coming |
| 10/30 | Free lunch with my boss Delicious pimento cheese Sandwich with some chips |
| 10/31 | It’s All Hallow’s Eve Starts 3 days remembering Faithful departed |
| Date | Haiku |
| 11/1 | Welcome November I will marry my betrothed Later in your month |
| 11/2 | Filled up at CostCo Gas for under two dollars Get it while it lasts |
| 11/3 | Enrolled for healthcare Not much change in premium I’m grateful for that |
| 11/4 | Talked with dad’s sister Sending mom an edible arrangement Friday |
| 11/5 | An affirmation Praise today both personal And professional |
| 11/6 | Wedding reception Six months after the wedding It was a good time |
| 11/7 | Won the second game Mom was first to make a “V” $50 prize |
| 11/8 | I am an air sign Ruling planet is Venus Scorpio rising |
| 11/9 | So many papers Some to shred and some to file Organizing life |
| 11/10 | Customer service Was disastrous today At the car dealer |
| 11/11 | Had lunch at Sitti First time that I’ve eaten there Everything was good |
| 11/12 | My sister’s birthday She is a gift in my life Fifty-five today |
| 11/13 | Making wedding gifts To give to our family For being with us |
| 11/14 | An engagement lunch Friends, and coworkers of Bob’s When he used to work |
| 11/15 | Picked up some boxes In anticipation of Moving in with Bob |
| 11/16 | Wedding outfits bought Shorts, t-shirts, and tennis shoes We are good to go |
| 11/17 | Dine-Out Raleigh night At The Borough restaurant Proceeds for good cause |
| 11/18 | Grapes, cheese, and crackers Flavorful combination A nice little snack |
| 11/19 | A hot tow truck man Biceps bulging through his shirt Tattooed lower arms |
| 11/20 | “Birthdays” CDs done Souvenirs for upcoming Party for birthdays |
| 11/21 | Spring Hope gathering Dining at historic home On the good china |
| 11/22 | Helped by friends of ours Swapped things between our houses Grateful for their work |
| 11/23 | The second McVeigh Arrives today to be here For brother’s big day |
| 11/24 | Lots of alcohol For our wedding partying Limited by laws |
| 11/25 | Ordered cake for bros Bobby, Charley, and Jimmy Birthdays on same day |
| 11/26 | Emotional day Welcoming new family And missing my own |
| 11/27 | A surprise party For 3 brothers with the same Month and day birthday |
| 11/28 | A glorious day Married the love of my life Bob and I are one |
| 11/29 | Brunch for 24 Seven hundred thirty-three We picked up the tab |
| 11/30 | Casey & Daniel Updated our thermostat A digital one |
| Date | Haiku |
| 12/1 | Starting to get back Into our former routine Slowly and surely |
| 12/2 | Dinner with Tommy Last McVeigh to leave Raleigh Tucson tomorrow |
| 12/3 | Returned to the stores Lots of cash back for unused Wines, mixers, and such |
| 12/4 | It’s out of control Cost of caring for your health When you are married |
| 12/5 | Anniversary I’ve been married for one week Still “honeymooning” |
| 12/6 | If it helps at all It will be 2 years for me Okay to let go |
| 12/7 | We all decided We won’t exchange Christmas gifts Stopping the madness |
| 12/8 | His confounded lights All come on then some go off No rhyme or reason |
| 12/9 | Pulled out of the box Christmas tree decorated We just plug it in |
| 12/10 | Done with Red Hat peeps From her Secret Santa Claus She got lots of teas |
| 12/11 | We signed the contract To start our house addition An exciting time |
| 12/12 | Made a long round trip To Jacksonville, then Greenville Then back to Raleigh |
| 12/13 | Two “clubs” that I’m in Now are only gals and me Wasn’t always so |
| 12/14 | She looked with surprise At the umbrella I had “Is it raining out?” |
| 12/15 | The new Transparent Few redeeming characters Hope it lightens up |
| 12/16 | Red Hat Marketing Holiday party was fun We won trivia |
| 12/17 | Regifting party One man’s junk is another Man’s junk, too, sometimes |
| 12/18 | Great expectations Disappointing overall Done with season two |
| 12/19 | Taping bingo sheets Makes them easier to lift 27 cards |
| 12/20 | Some love, some hate, them (I am one of the former) Holiday letters |
| 12/21 | Love me a Luden Taken to squelch hacking noise Wild cherry cough drop |
| 12/22 | No reception here Wireless and cell phone, too Unacceptable |
| 12/23 | It’s Christmas eve eve Penultimate day before It’s also Wednesday |
| 12/24 | 7 days to go Then we’ll ring in a new year Two-thousand sixteen |
| 12/25 | She liked the soup cup Bob’s Tupperware Vent ‘n’ Serve He gave it to her |
| 12/26 | In their underwear In a bar to get free beer Really shouldn’t be |
| 12/27 | Wrote some blog entries On movies recently seen Two down, three to go |
| 12/28 | Got an estimate On some care repairs I need Reasonable cost |
| 12/29 | Saw the doc today Have had this cough for one month Time to “let it go” |
| 12/30 | Day 2 of my drugs No significant change yet But I’m still hopeful |
| 12/31 | Two years, every day Now completed, time to rest See you now and then |