Tomorrow night, some children wearing costumes, ranging from scary to sweet, will scatter across neighborhoods around the country in search of Halloween candy. I remember waiting for dusk to arrive to set out on my own candy quest when I was… Read More ›
Month: October 2022
The World is a Better Place with You in It
I recently received the above card from Corey Lockhart. Corey is an amazingly talented, compassionate, and creative soul who touches others with her art and her words. Her Cards for Remembering have been part of my morning ritual for several years, and I hold… Read More ›
Seven Year Cancerversary
Seven years ago today, I received the call saying that I had breast cancer. In some ways, that day seems like a lifetime ago, as so much has changed since then. In other ways, it seems like it was very recent, and… Read More ›
Six Ways to Slow Down, Way Down
Sunday is set aside as a day of rest. Or at least, it is supposed to be. Sometimes, Sunday is used to catch up on things left undone from the previous week and/or to prepare for the upcoming week. It also is a… Read More ›
Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy
Lately, I have been saying aloud, to myself, to my husband, to my cats and to anyone else who might be within earshot, this simple phrase. I am so happy. This statement pops into my head and out of my mouth, both… Read More ›
Primed
While I definitely am not exactly handy around the house and do not have a flair for decorating, I do enjoy the process of transforming a house into a home. When I moved into this house five years ago, my daughters… Read More ›