Ya know COVID…I really thought you’d be gone by now. Back in March life as we knew it went haywire with virtual school, the sudden loss of human contact outside of our immediate families, masks, no masks, masks again. So much information being fed from all different directions. I think it is safe to say […]
As the years go by, marriages go through ups and downs. I guess that is why most vows have that little section about “in good times and bad times”. My husband and I have definitely had our share of ups and downs from life changing medical diagnoses to job layoffs. They have all been challenging […]
I’m not a domestic diva by any means. I love the smell of clean laundry but I hate to fold it and put it away. Oh how I wish there was a machine that would just magically take care of it! I can’t bake to save my life. Too many measurements and too much precision. […]
So many of us that carry the title of MOM on our shoulders along with so many other titles. And we carry the MOM title well. You’ve always carried it well. And now, with the addition of COVID-19 into our lives, we can add several more titles, or talents, to our curriculum vitae. Clipper Queen, […]
Do you know what the beauty of being a runner is? That runners come in all shapes, sizes, nationalities and colors. Yes. Colors. People of all skin tones like to run. I am of the caramel macchiato skin tone. That is what I call it. It is a privilege to run but not because of […]
Every April, the world changes to light things up blue for Autism Awareness Month. This year, as the world battles COVID 19, Autism Awareness Month has taken a bit of a backseat and understandably so. I’m not trying to take anything away from the seriousness of the health crisis that we are living currently; however, […]
Happy New Year! Another decade has come and gone! As I begin my 5th decade, I am excited to announce that this year I have NO resolutions! Yep, no resolutions! I’m not going to say that I will lose 10 pounds, I’m not putting running a marathon on my list, and I’m not putting a variety […]
Dear Middle Child … I want you to know that you are loved beyond measure. You are a ray of sunshine and hope…of maturity and practicality…of understanding and acceptance. You my love are one amazing kid. God has big plans for you my munchkin and I can’t wait to see where they take you. My […]
When was your last meaningful instance of human connection? When was the last time you actually spoke to somebody on the phone instead of a text? When did you last have a meaningful conversation where you spoke into the phone, the other person responded and you continued this back and forth banter for some time? […]
I should start this post by saying that TJ’s, yes we are on a nickname basis, has not paid me or given me free groceries for sharing my love for them. But alas…I am a Trader Joe’s fan! And since I love any excuse to dabble into poetry, here is a little poem from me […]