The Christmases we create today become our children’s memories tomorrow. A reflective essay on family traditions, presence, and the invisible … The Christmas Inheritance This is a beautiful reflection on Christmas and its meaning for our children and families. I just had to share because I feel this deeply. Wish I had written it! Thanks... Continue Reading →

So, remember on Monday when I said I was taking things in stride?  Taking it in, letting it go, and moving on?  Yeah, well, that ended much too quickly.  I need more work.  I am NOT an over night success.  Yesterday, I was feeling great!  I even mentioned out loud how contented I felt, happy,... Continue Reading →

Ran across this this evening and felt the need to share. Our is part of what makes us who we are today. We’ve all done things we aren’t proud of, some worse than others but still the same. We learn from our mistakes and move on. It’s a part of our transformation. Let go, learn,... Continue Reading →

I LOVE the holidays.  This year was a little different for us.  DH missed Thanksgiving and that was the pits.  The necessary thing called work can be so inconvenient at times. DD and I made the best of it and did our usual Thanksgiving morning tradition of cinnamon biscuits and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. ... Continue Reading →

It’s been awhile for a lot of things… blogging, crocheting… it’s been a weird few months. Busy with family, and also not busy at all… maybe even being lazy sometimes! But today I picked up my yarn and crochet hook again, and it felt nice. Who knows maybe this is the start of getting back... Continue Reading →

It’s been a weird week here… still have the worry and now have a sick dog to boot but he is recovering well. This week, well, the last day or so, I’ve made reading a top priority (my library book is due again) and I’m enjoying a lovely read.  “The Bookshop on the Corner” by... Continue Reading →