Have you done this “word” of the year? It’s a thing. I only know of it and never really got it. I’ve had plenty of ideas for New Year plans or goals, but not really resolutions. I love love LOVE New Year’s Day. Renewal. Clean slate. Deep breaths and here we …
I waited until after Christmas to ask you this because I didn’t want to be a downer. And, honestly, I don’t want to be one now, but I’m about to tell you something that might sound a little humbuggy. I don’t have Christmas spirit. Well, I don’t know if I …
I just read an article about someone wishing for a time machine so she could go back to the 1950s. I was at a Christmas party a week or so ago and someone said with longing in her throat adding an ache to the words, “Oh, to be in my …
We’ve lived in Texas a few months now and it’s surprised me how easy it’s been and yet, how different it is. I remember moving here in high school and having the same feeling. And I had it in Costa Rica too– with the added boost of a new language. …
I’m not really on anyone’s Christmas Shopping List anymore. I don’t say that in a whiny way, it just is a sign of the times. I’m single. My oldest is out of the house. My youngest doesn’t’ shop yet. It’s just one of those things. I do have a couple …
Yesterday I picked Austin up from school. As we drove to the home supply store by way of the dry cleaners and an early dinner, As he fastened his seat belt and stowed his backpack, Austin told me it was one of the best days of his life. For two …
