Box of Boxes
Every single day of my life I come face to face with my baser self. One recent day stands out in my mind. MOMD and I recently spent some time at a local outlet mall-looking to spend our gift cards that... Continue reading →
The Rest
A Bit More About Simplifying
The written and verbal comments I’ve received since posting about simplifying and scaling back have been so refreshing. It seems like many want a less cluttered life. Often our days our busy because we are involved with people. People who need... Continue reading →
To A Good Year
Just a brief post to wish you the best for this new year. Last year was rough for so many of you. Loss, loneliness, fear visited often. May this year be filled with joy, gratefulness, music and more peace than... Continue reading →
Aftermath
As I type this from my cozy, cool (yep, still have electricity!) office I want to thank those who are out in the thick of it right now! The families of them as well. Our state has had some crazy... Continue reading →
Our House_Thankful Thursday
Thirty years ago this weekend we moved into this house. We were a family of five. Two hooligans have been added to the group. We’ve lived in this house longer than anyone else on this block. Does that mean we chased... Continue reading →
Last But Not Least_WWCS
To comment or not to comment- That is the question. Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer the forgotten sling which should be worn after shoulder surgery or to remind the patient is definitely a sea of trouble-either way! I don’t... Continue reading →
Recovery
Many of you know that MOMD (Man of My Dreams) had shoulder surgery twice since the beginning of the year. I alluded to some of the struggles in an earlier post. Take a minute, if you’d like, to read it... Continue reading →
A Few Thoughts About A Day
Decades ago it was about the presents and the treats and the parties. Don’t get me wrong! I still love all three of those. But they are no longer the focus of this day for me. Today is my birthday,... Continue reading →
WWSS?
In His Steps by Charles M. Sheldon was first published in 1896. You may not have read the book but if you are older than 20 you have probably been exposed to a key premise of the book, best known... Continue reading →
One Day, Two Guys_Thankful Thursday
As an infant he was easy to please. Born on the same day as his father he brightened the world when he arrived. He was a big baby, ten pounds, 3 ounces at birth. His mother was in love the... Continue reading →