new

 The plant on my work desk is starting to blossom. I photographed it today. Interestingly, I came across this card hanging in my coworker’s office today as well. He’s actually my supervisor. I noticed it when he was talking to me about something important. Don’t worry David [that’s his name]. I was listening. Really. I am not … More new

hazy shade of

Describe ten sounds you associate with winter. That’s the writing prompt I chose for today. A little lighter than my previous…. So here goes. Ten sounds….. Crunch. Ice on the ground crunches. So do fallen leaves. The whistle my tea kettle makes. I drink hot tea during the winter. Mainly in the afternoon. If you … More hazy shade of

new

I decided to clean out my closet. New year, so why not, right? I am fortunate, in that despite my house being over 100 years old, due to renovations my bedroom closet is quite large. In case that didn’t make sense to you, it is my experience older homes have smaller closets. I am unfortunate … More new

beauty

We agreed on breakfast for dinner, my daughter and I. Friday night, yet we wanted no excitement. No outing. No celebration. The end of the semester for her. Halfway through her high school senior year. A holiday break for me. Last day of work for a while. The end of a season. Gosh, autumn has … More beauty

blue

A woman arrested. I saw the officers walk her out of the house. Four police cars out front. They escorted her to the police van. Which was in addition to the cruisers. My mind went inside the house. Does she have children? Did they see the arrest? What was her crime? Drugs? I witnessed it while running. … More blue

unlikely

November. The month when we list out what we’re thankful for. I taught a children’s lesson recently. Since it’s the month in which we celebrate Thanksgiving, why not utilize the obvious theme of gratitude? Yes, that’s the topic I chose. Have you ever asked a group of kids, ages varying from 4 years old to sixth … More unlikely

up and down

My son Jamie came home this weekend to run a 5K with me. Neither of us did as well as we would have liked. We’re blaming the hilly course and the fact race day was the warmest day of the year so far.  My right heel has been giving me fits as well. I’m not sure … More up and down

snow day(s)

{day 1} Snow days in Kentucky. One never really knows until it happens if it’s truly going to happen. This time it did. Snow. Snow. Lots of snow. Inches. Perhaps a foot before it’s done? I am fortunate. My workplace doesn’t require me to put myself in peril in order to report to work. I … More snow day(s)