What a Shame
This morning I made a mistake. It’s not a colossal mistake, but it caused someone some extra time and certainly inconvenienced them. ...
Rest Well
My middle child doesn’t fall to sleep. She crash lands. She is one of those children who seems to have an on/off switch. She is either...
Expectations
This year I decided to do extensive holiday baking and deliver plates of cookies to friends and neighbors. I love baking, my kids love...
Mental Health Thermometers
I love to read. If I have unexpected free time, you can bet the farm that you will find me reading. I listen to podcasts about books...
Being Human
During this year’s presidential campaign, there were numerous times when the candidates’ health became a major point of concern. Hillary...
Grinch Thoughts
Yesterday my family watched the movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas. I’m not quite sure how I forgot, but that movie is borderline...
Thanks Giving
Last night my husband was doing some repairs on our van, and sometime after midnight he discovered that he didn't have the part he needs....
New Endings
When I was a teenager, I claimed that I didn’t have any strong attachment to where I grew up. I believed that I could live anywhere, and...
This Is Not About The Election
I am not going to write about the presidential election. I want to, because honestly it’s the most haunting thing about my Halloween...
Bigger Dreams
Last week I was talking to a young woman who is in her sophomore year of college. She is funny, insightful, friendly, adventurous,...
