hit home

I don’t believe I’ve ever posted like this. A link to someone else’s blog: when your dreams have shattered Someone I don’t know but at some point started following. I happened to see her post today. And it hit. Home. Exactly where I am at this morning. Oh, I probably will feel better later today. … More hit home

pictures

I started writing this post months ago. For whatever reason, I never posted it. After reading and editing and adding/subtracting….I decided it was right for today. Okay, so I wrote the above…I’m not sure when. Apparently I decided it was not right for that day either. So there you go. Today. Maybe today I will … More pictures

happy

You haven’t written a blog entry in a while. I’ve heard that a few times lately, mainly from my daughter. And yes, factually, it’s true. I have not posted an entry since July 14, over a month ago. Why? Well mostly because I haven’t had the urge to write anything. And also, I think maybe, … More happy

eating

Here I am happily walking back from our neighborhood donut store. First of all, I feel quite privileged to live within walking distance of a donut store. And not only that, it’s actually the best donut store [yes, that’s my opinion, but I consider myself an expert, thank you] in my city.  I would throw … More eating

a july day

Our last day without her. Allie returns home tomorrow. In fact, as I type this she’s in the Prague airport. Jamie and I visited one of our favorite places today, Raven Run. Trees and sunshine. Mushrooms growing out of moss on a tree. Wildflowers. Much better than roses. At least I think so. Locust shell … More a july day

go away, June

First day of summer. Texted James. He’s tired of summer. Maybe I am too. Usually it’s my favorite season. June though, just go away. Instagram photos of dads and kids with catchy little captions I don’t need to see. Oh, I’m happy you’re happy. But I’m proof that…..well, life isn’t always what it seems. So … More go away, June

going on 17

Happy Birthday Allie! You mentioned it when you visited Austria. Sixteen going on seventeen. Remember when we listened to The Sound of Music soundtrack all the time? I haven’t seen that cd in forever. I doubt Jamie took it to college…..maybe, though…… It’s hard being away from you on your birthday. Only weeks to go now, … More going on 17

contents

Yesterday, being Friday, a few work friends asked me what I had planned for the weekend. I answered…. I need to clean out about 5 purses and/or bags. My life is currently a mess. Yes, I know that sounds like a terribly exciting way to spend one’s weekend. I also mentioned a few other household tasks … More contents