This 4th of July seems more special than any other to me, and I think it’s because my family and I are not leaving the country for our annual family vacation. I chose to stay here in the U.S. because of all the bombings and terror threats in other countries. I realize that many of… Continue reading Happy 4th of July
The empty heart I drew last Thursday first laid on the ugly oak kitchen table of our temporary rental and that is where it sat until dinnertime when it was then transferred to the desk to make room for plates. That is where it stayed for three days. Yes, three days. The emptiness spoke volumes… Continue reading Empty Heart Finally Gets Filled
…this is going to be a new way in which I communicate with you. Every Tuesday and Thursday, I will write a short (hopefully I can keep it short) something that I’ve noticed. Whatever I happen to notice that day will be included — nothing is off limits: kids, husbands, houses, people I meet, etc.,… Continue reading What I’ve Noticed Today Is…
Although it appears that I am going to once again be ranting against Facebook in this post, it is not really the case. I would call this an observation more than anything. What I have noticed is that I get very little personal email anymore, and I think it’s due to Facebook. People no longer… Continue reading Trend Spotting: You Have No New Messages
When my daughter graduated from high school, I cried. When we drove her to college, I cried intermittently the whole way there, while we dropped her off and the whole way back. I cried when we got home and saw her bedroom door open. I cried….well, you get the picture. But now she’s back (said… Continue reading The Kids are Alright
With all due respect, I am not really an Iron Chef. The good Lord above knows that I cannot create original recipes using the key ingredients of chocolate and sea urchin, but what I can do is make somewhat edible food every once in a while. Well, that’s a start, to be sure. But what… Continue reading My Kids Think I’m the New Iron Chef
There is no holiday that makes me feel as inept and inferior as Christmas. And this year is no different. When I am out walking my Labradoodle, I get a firsthand look and reminder about how I cannot seem to get it together fast enough to make my yard look super festive. Nobody is “oohing… Continue reading All I Want for Christmas is to be on YouTube
I volunteer for a parent support group in San Diego called The Parent Connection and tonight I am going to an event in support of another Board member’s efforts and to help recruit people for my public relations committee. Normally, I’d attend the meeting in my usual frumpy manner and not give it another thought. … Continue reading A New Daily Pressure
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