I learned more about them during the pandemic and saw evidence in our neighborhood while on early morning walks. One house in particular often had children’s educational toys and games lined up on its corner wall. My first thought was that this family had set the items out hoping a passerby would claim them, muchContinue reading “Between Neighbors”
Category Archives: Relationships
Can Hardly Wait!
Although summer is still a month away, I have to admit that I’ve been engaging in an anticipatory activity as I await it’s arrival. I just can’t help myself. Yes, I know my goal each month this year is to practice mindfulness, to be present, to be in the moment but in this case, IContinue reading “Can Hardly Wait!”
I Hear You
A while ago, I wrote about the pre-wedding advice I was given by my family and friends in my blog post Good Advice. Married for 35 years, our next anniversary is just a few months away. Something’s working! Before and thousands of times since we’ve said our I dos, I’ve been reminded of what isContinue reading “I Hear You”
The Sound of Silence
It’s the reason I get up while it’s still dark outside and forgo a few more winks. Even when I’m content, warm, and cozy under the covers and I know I don’t have any pressing morning appointments. Still, I leave the comfort of our bedroom and head down the hallway. Yes, the thought of aContinue reading “The Sound of Silence”
Turning the Page
Last year at this time I had read 12 books. To date, I’ve read five. A time issue? Maybe. It could be due to my new tap dancing classes, or that I’ve been dabbling in a few art projects, but mostly I just haven’t been in a reading mood. I’ve been in a rut. I’veContinue reading “Turning the Page”
Heartfelt Prayers
When you’ve done something all your life, it can be hard to pinpoint when it all began. So, thinking way back, I must’ve been six or seven years old. That’s when once a week after school, I followed my older brother, Ray and walked along the dirt path from West Union Street to Columbus AvenueContinue reading “Heartfelt Prayers”
Pasta and a Path Forward
There are many ways to cope with grief, and we thought a change of scenery might be helpful. We wanted a break from thinking of our beloved beagle’s sudden passing. We wanted a pause from the reminders of Kippers we could see everywhere. And we wanted relief from the triggers throughout our house. So, securingContinue reading “Pasta and a Path Forward”
What Matters Now
I planned to start my blog this year posting about the events I am looking forward to this January. I planned to tell you about my self-care experience that I engaged in last month. And I planned to relay what I’ve chosen for each month’s activities for 2026. But as the words of the late JohnContinue reading “What Matters Now”
A Note to You
So far, this is how it’s added up. 145,766 words 5,198 revisions 3,120 hours 208 posts 17 themes From my journal: October 20, 2020, Newbury Park, California “Scheduled my first two blog posts- yay! Feeling more comfortable with the format and content…long time coming…it’s now a reality!” When I realized that I have been writingContinue reading “A Note to You”
Good Advice
From my journal: September 16, 1990, Redondo Beach, California “…can’t believe we’ve been married a whole 8 days! Seems like we’ve been married forever – just that now we call each other husband and wife…” I had to smile when I read this entry in one of my journals recently. By the time we saidContinue reading “Good Advice”
A Journal Journey 