I love my parents dearly. Despite my love for them, though, there were times growing up, especially when I was a teenager, that I swore that I would be nothing like them. Nothing. Day Five of the seven-day Facebook black… Read More ›
Month: November 2017
Here’s the Rest of the Story, Day Four
Although it is not a fancy corner office in an even fancier high rise corporate headquarters, Day Four of the seven day Facebook black and white photo challenge featured my office. More accurately, it is the office space that I… Read More ›
Here’s the Rest of the Story, Day Three
Day Three of the seven day Facebook black and white photo challenge captured a daily, and messy, scene in my life. These are my discarded clothes, following an early morning workout. Exercise plays an integral role in my physical and… Read More ›
Here’s the Rest of the Story, Day Two
Two days into the seven day black and white photo challenge, and I already was tweaking the rules. Instead of posting the requisite one photo, I posted these two together. I simply had to, and perhaps, the rest of the… Read More ›
Here’s the Rest of the Story, Day One
Recently, you may have seen a challenge that began to pop up all over Facebook. It included the following simple instructions for those who accepted: Seven black and white photos of your life. No people. No explanation. Challenge someone… Read More ›
Gratitude, Thanksgiving
As this Thanksgiving Day draws to a close, the only thing fuller than my stomach is my heart. This truly is one of my most favorite days of the year. No matter what has led up to this day, and… Read More ›
Gratitude, Wonder
As soon as my workday ended, a long holiday weekend began. My daughters and I decided to kick it off with a trip to the movie theater to see Wonder. Both of my daughters read the book, Wonder, during their… Read More ›
Gratitude, Random Moments
For a short work week, it certainly has felt like a long week. A very long week. In the midst of the hustle and bustle at work and at home today, I found myself feeling truly grateful for some of… Read More ›
Gratitude, My Smile
My smile always has been somewhat of my signature, albeit unintentionally so. I grew up hearing a running commentary about my smile from friends, family, and strangers alike. You’re always smiling. You have a beautiful smile. If you keep smiling… Read More ›
Gratitude, My Daughters’ Friends
In addition to my family, I count my friends as some of the greatest blessings in my life. I have friends whom I have known since, literally, the day I was born and others whom have come into my life… Read More ›