A Jar, Paper and Memories: Celebrating the Passing Year
I emptied the large glass mason jar onto the table during lunch. Everyone was home (which is rare these days)…
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Labelled Days, Reflection and Poetry
This week Americans celebrated Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday. Only one of those is…
Root Bound and Deadheading: What a Fall Garden Can Teach Us
Snip, snip. The scissoring of my shears cuts through the heavy autumn air. Leaning over my garden beds, I stretch…
Clearing Space: What I Learned From My Friend’s Drastic Downsize
“What made me think buying more socks would change my life?!” my friend asks pointedly. Her expression says it…
We’re All on the Same Team: What an old baseball mitt and a Robin’s nest can teach us about what’s important.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy….
If April Showers Bring May Flowers, What Do April Snowstorms Bring?
A white winter wonderland greeted us this morning. It’s April 9 and snow covers my newly reinstalled patio furniture. Snow…
What’s at the (Greek or Latin) Root?
“Mom, will you quiz me?” I recognize the look. It’s equal parts despair and panic. It’s 7 am on a…
Here Comes Heart Month: What Does That Mean for You?
“I like your logo” is something I hear a lot. I appreciate it every time, not because it is part…
Parenting Life: Walking the Tightrope Without a Net
A river of SUVs winds through the neighborhood streets. I wait amongst them in the pickup line outside my daughter’s…
Molting
“Stop it, Mom! You’re freaking me out!” my daughter yells. She’s seated in the driver’s seat of my SUV. Today…