An Epiphany Melody

One of my kids came home from summer camp and said he’d had an epiphany. I won’t share what it was here, but simply using the word epiphany impressed me. And in the space before he shared the actual revelation, I was sure I was about to hear something about …

Better than Christmas

Fourth of July is my favorite holiday. I like everything about it- which isn’t true of the other holidays. I like most holidays fine, but I can’t say I like everything about them. For instance, Easter.  It is so pastel and fuzzy. I do not look good in pastels and …

Don’t get your hopes up…

Don’t get your hopes up…what a terrible thing to tell someone. Including yourself. Why not? What’s so bad about hope? And why not get them up? I say get your hopes up. Higher! Higher! Fly your hope flag high, People! Don’t get your hopes up. I’ve said it. I’ve even …

You Know What You Know

Years ago, my friend Linda O. and I were gabbing about life and the various goings ons in our lives. Mostly to do with men. We were both single and had some good stories to tell of lingering ex’s, those we hoped would be something more and those we hoped …

You Big Silly

There are so many silly drinks out there. One I happen to like is a mimosa. I just find it kind of silly to drink alcohol at breakfast. But because it has orange juice in it and comes in a champagne flute- all righty then. Silly does not mean I’m …