Right now, I’m sitting on the deck, under the shade of my umbrella, on a hot and humid day, editing a book. Right now, I’m singing along to Jackson Browne’s, “Somebody’s Baby.” Right now, I can see my husband sitting on the deck, just a few feet from me. As the song lyrics swirl, I…… Continue reading Right now
I hopped in my car the other day and traveled to destinations near and far. Okay, well, not really that far; like 20 to 35 minutes from my home, but still, I went out on a few missions. First, I took a trip to the grocery store to grab eight items on my grocery list,…… Continue reading Naughty or Nice?
Life is full of missed opportunities, and those missed opportunities can make us feel the sting of regret. But what if we don’t indulge in the disappointment regret brings. What if we just indulge in the what ifs, leaving regret behind, where it belongs. Whether our what ifs arise from decisions we’ve made in the…… Continue reading What if?
When I was a child, my father greeted the morning far earlier than the rest of the family. Being a farmer at heart, he’d get up before the sun peeked through the distant tree line, make himself a toasted velveeta and mustard sandwich, and quietly slip out the back door undetected. I was used to…… Continue reading Small gestures
How long do you keep nostalgic items? I have three baby books, multiple photos boxes, and three art filled portfolio cases for each of my children resting snuggly in my family room closet. Is it considered over-the-top that I have taken the time to organize these items for them? Could be, but I wanted to…… Continue reading Treasure box
It’s funny how we can develop attachments to inanimate objects; I feel bad trading in a car. I can’t imagine selling a home you’ve lived in for 48 years, but that is exactly what my parents are doing; they are literally selling the farm. Farmstead – 1804 For so many reasons I am happy for…… Continue reading Selling the farm
My dad was my biggest fan when I was a young athlete; always a fixture on the sideline, watching me play field hockey as a teen and softball from lassie league through high school. Whether it was a strikeout or a homerun, he was always there giving positive reinforcement. It would make perfect sense for…… Continue reading Best day ever
Who could have guessed months ago that our daily routines would be flipped upside down? With our collective health at the forefront, we are unfortunately no longer presented with endless choices for spending our time. Confined to our homes, we are searching for ways to entertain ourselves and to stay optimistic and hopeful. So, these…… Continue reading Simple Things
Today I ended up at the beach; cuz, ya know, sometimes you just need a walk on the beach. The waves were insistent that I hear their roar. One after the other rolled onto the sand. I acknowledged them, and they gave me some peace. It ended up being a beautiful mid-September day. I walked…… Continue reading Cuz, ya know
If you have grown children, nostalgia has a way of slipping in every now and then, miraculously transporting you back to the days you can barely remember, like the first moment of your child’s life. Remember it – when your baby made its grand entrance amidst the outcries and exclamations? When he/she took a first…… Continue reading Baby, Oh Baby
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