Susan Senator

It’s bad that…
I had to clean up a dead mouse yesterday
But it’s good that…
It was outside and not inside.

It’s bad that…
Nat had a terrible, painful meltdown Tuesday night
But it’s good that…
He was extremely verbal about all the things that were bothering him and he went to bed early.

It’s bad that…
I only just discovered bellydance in my 40’s rather than as a young woman — I’ll probably never become a professional dancer
It’s good that…
I am getting better and better at it and Ned likes me buying beautiful costumes and dancing for him.

It’s bad that…
Our best toilet is out of commission until tomorrow
It’s good that…
We finally replaced the old drain in the ground.

It’s bad that…
It cost $5700
It’s good that…
We never have to worry about sewage again.

It’s bad that…
I will never again know what young new love feels like
It’s good that…
I know what strong old love, the real thing, feels like

It’s bad that…
I have not yet heard from my editor, who has had the proposal for weeks!
It’s good that…
She just emailed to say she will be back to me in one week.

It’s bad that…
I won’t be having any more babies
It’s good that…
My boys are handsome, strong, healthy, (knock wood), and kind

It’s bad that…
it is raining again
It’s good that…
Everything is greener than ever.