what is it?

I had no clue there was a man crossing the Grand Canyon via high wire on Sunday evening.  Color me out of touch?   I heard he made it.  Before I confirmed there were, I figured there were people out there praying for his safe passage across.  My husband and daughter let me know that … More what is it?

What We See and Hear

“People generally see what they look for, and hear what they listen for.” —Harper Lee It’s a quote from To Kill a Mockingbird.  Yet when I read the quote today, I realized it could mean an awfully lot.  We want things to happen a certain way.  We have an ideal, whether it’s positive or motivated … More What We See and Hear

more than a phase?

I’ve read that if you’re unsure as to what to do with your adult life…..  If you’re wondering what career path to take…….  If you’re at a crossroads…….  Think back to what you enjoyed doing as a child.  What did you play?  What did you pretend?  What were you interested in?  Most likely, those things … More more than a phase?

June is like December

I came to a realization the other day.  June is like December.  For me, anyway.  There’s so much happening.  Starting in May.  Events, holidays, celebrations, etc.  I have counted 13 happenings in my calendar between May 11 and the end of June.  Some were major life events like my son’s high school graduation.  Some were … More June is like December

Security

There is a Kroger within walking distance of my workplace.  It’s actually quite close.  If you’re unfamiliar with Kroger, it’s a grocery store chain.  Having a Kroger in such close proximity to where I’m generally at 40 hours a week makes it easy to stop in and pick up a few items for dinner, etc.  … More Security

15

Today my sweet daughter Allie turns fifteen.  I came across a letter yesterday, posted on one of my new favorite sites, brainpickings.org.  It’s from Jackson Pollock’s dad, to him, written in 1928.  While it’s not terribly emotion filled, it is, quite touchingly, what we as parents so want to convey to our children when they’re … More 15

the day between

June 9, which was yesterday, is my wedding anniversary.  Tomorrow, June 11, is my daughter’s fifteenth birthday. Today is June 10, which I’ve labeled [the day between].  Truthfully, it’s not just any day, it’s the anniversary of the day in 1990 when I graduated college. In a small way, it seems significant to me that … More the day between