Go ahead and jump. Sometimes you have to jump off the cliff. Into the unknown. It’s dark. It’s frightening. And it makes no sense. But it’s the only way. We’ve all heard that, of course. The speeches. The encouragements. Those quotes we pin on our Pinterest boards. [If you still utilize Pinterest. I don’t all … More go ahead and jump
Sometimes everything makes perfect sense. At least to me inside my brain. I am at one of those points currently and I’m a little afraid. Because at some point I’ll reveal some of my thoughts to someone who will try to ixnay my plan[s]. Confirmation though. Yesterday I had one of those moments. Everything becoming just … More signs of the timing
Dear Readers, Today is a bittersweet day, in that it was my good friend Kelly B’s last day as an employee at our workplace. Some exciting things are happening in her family, which means she will be gone for a short time, then return to us [our work] as a volunteer. So, while I know … More don’t say goodbye
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
If you are a regular to my blog, you perhaps noticed I have changed the design. In other words, it looks different. I have recently acquired an office at work. As in my own office. I…..am…..so…..excited! Mainly because I have never, ever had my own office. Now I can live without fear of people lifting … More changeup
Yesterday’s mail was a bit bizarre. Not that I received anything odd, in and of itself. Here’s the rundown: I received an expected and much anticipated small package from my daughter, a foreign exchange student who currently resides in the Czech Republic. Secondly, the mail contained a large envelope addressed to my daughter from Reed … More mail
I printed out an Isaiah verse in one of my current favorite fonts, which is pupcat. Here’s the alphabet, all 26 letters, in pupcat: It’s nice, isn’t it? Anyway….the verse I printed is technically two, Isaiah 43:18-19, from The Message. Here’s the thing. I’ve been down lately. Focused on the old. Focused on the “why … More brand-new
The plan for today. It’s Sunday, so that means donuts after church and homemade pizza for dinner. In between? Homework for the girl. House work for me. A few errands. Fill the car with gas. Walk the dog because it’s a beautiful day. Tomorrow? Well, it’s Monday which means work for me. School for … More maneuvers
There are days when nothing makes sense. Days like today. It’s Spring. Officially. It’s also snowing and blowing and when I look out the window I can’t see across the street. I can look forward. A few days ahead. My son’s recital. It will be good. Proud moments. Smiles. Applause. Tomorrow. An opportunity to hear … More ridiculous
There is a function on our family television that offers a selection of music videos. Because I’m technologically deprived, I will not expound on the details. All I know is my husband and kids tune in and find musicians and groups they like. Sometimes we all sit in the living room and take turns [sort … More happy with myself{?}
Upon a Sunny Day 