School is back in session. Today is Labor Day. And fall is a mere 15 days away! August seemed to go by in the blink of an eye. Looking back over the month, it was a hot and humid one here. That meant I spent more time inside, which meant I did a lot ofContinue reading “Thoughts First”
Category Archives: Relationships
Rare and Magical
Returning from an early walk one Saturday morning in late May, we came upon a fox standing across the street in our cul-de-sac. Odd because it was broad daylight, the fox wasn’t running away, and it was looking straight at us. After a startled moment, we let ourselves into our backyard through our side gate.Continue reading “Rare and Magical”
No More Ms. Know-It-All
Maybe it stems from the social etiquette I learned growing up. Manners like maintain eye contact with the person speaking to you, keep elbows off the table, hold the door open for the person behind you, be on time, and answer questions when asked, are ingrained in me. For most of my life, it’s theContinue reading “No More Ms. Know-It-All”
Between Neighbors
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”
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”
A Journal Journey 