Happy Thanksgiving Eve! Truly one of my favorite days of the year is almost here, and I am giddy with anticipation and excitement. I look forward to not only the traditions and festivities that tomorrow will bring, but also the… Read More ›
Month: November 2019
Simple Pleasures
In less than 48 hours, we will commence with the celebration of Thanksgiving and not a moment too soon! As the countdown continues, so does my gratitude for the simple pleasures served up on this ordinary Tuesday. The steady rhythm… Read More ›
Welcome Home
About 3 1/2 months ago, I dropped off my oldest daughter for her first year of college. As much as I thought that I had prepared for that milestone moment, I quickly discovered that nothing could have prepared me for… Read More ›
Purrfect
I grew up firmly a dog person. My parents, sisters, and I were fortunate enough to love, and be loved by, several sweet dogs over the years. Hilda. Churchill. Annie. Each one left paw prints on our hearts and sweet… Read More ›
Friendsgiving
Over the years, more and more people are celebrating Friendsgiving. Sometimes, this gathering of friends is in addition to a Thanksgiving celebration with family, and other times, it is in lieu of it. Either way, the season of giving thanks… Read More ›
Friday Night Highlights
There was a time when I viewed staying home alone on a Friday night as a sad state of affairs. It felt like a slippery slope of loneliness, boredom, and rejection that, if not reined in, could extend itself into… Read More ›
The Gift of Life
Today was one of those days that provided me with unexpected reminders of just how precious and fleeting life truly is and how often we take it for granted. As two separate tragedies unfolded, although not impacted directly by either… Read More ›
Mid-week Moments
It’s the middle of what has been a rather quiet week so far, in that nothing out of the ordinary has happened at home or at work. Sometimes, after becoming accustomed to prolonged periods of chaos and the stress and… Read More ›
Good Things Come in Small Packages
It is fitting that the month of November is not only dedicated to being thankful, but it also is dedicated to raising awareness about premature births. While these two things may not seem like they go together, for some of… Read More ›
Here’s to Good Health
The Memories feature on Facebook provides a daily trip down memory lane. Sometimes, looking back at those past pictures and events is a most pleasant trip indeed. Other times, doing so can be a painful journey into the past that… Read More ›
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