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 →
The Rest
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 →
The Hunt_Thankful Thursday
Last year I wrote about the annual Easter egg hunt that our church sponsors for the community. Click here if you would like to learn a little more about it and why we do it. MOMD and I helped again this... Continue reading →
Away Too Long
When it takes one over thirty minutes to locate one’s exercise clothing perhaps one has been away from zumba just a few weeks too many. The past few weeks have flown by and there just hasn’t seemed to be time... Continue reading →
Gusto!
MOMD and others performed in a musical written and produced by one of our church’s members. Beautiful music and thought provoking dialogue marked this unique event. Children, teens and adults worked hard to put on this show. One thing that... Continue reading →
Nothing Prepared Me
I have a sister. One very reserved sister. My parents were quiet. Not at all the adventurous sorts. So imagine, if you will, my shock at raising, not one, not two, but three sons. Nothing prepared me for it. Reading... Continue reading →
Sandwiched
As we waited for our zumba class to begin 6 or 7 of us were discussing elderly parents, offspring, grandchildren and how being part of the sandwich generation comes with blessings and heartaches alike. We want to help our parents navigate... Continue reading →
One_Thankful Thursday
Three Dog Night advised in their cover of the Harry Nilsson song that “One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do”. In many instances it is true. Aloneness often carries with it the connotation of loneliness or abandonment BUT... Continue reading →