PegLegs and Me

  I’m not a person who often feels depressed. On the contrary, I’m a pretty well-balanced person, even if I must say so myself. I was always the one in our family who kept the equilibrium and tried to make sure everyone was happy(ish). Yes, it was exhausting at times (especially when it came to Danie), but someone had to do it. Pick me, pick me!! If you want to see me depressed, however, watch me coming out of the shop. When did everything become so expensive? I mean, just the basics, nothing fancy. Have I been living under a rock? Onions, tomatoes, potatoes and even bananas (Danie’s favorite fruit) have become so overpriced. It’s ridiculous! With Danie having Celiac Disease (yes, it’s real), everything must be Gluten-free. No bread, no pasta, no pizza (which he hates anyway) and just about every other processed food on the shelf. My eyesight isn’t what it used to be and I find myself squinting and adjusting the distance of items so that I can check the labels. But not only the...