That Time It Was Summer Break
Can I be real a second? For real, I have to get this off my chest. I don’t like summer break. I’ve tried. Really and truly I’ve tried. I’ve even gone so far as to talk myself into it. I would put up a start of summer post that read: I’m hoping that me and …
That Time Vivi Turned Five
Fierce. Feisty. Funny. Fearless. Five. Happy, happy birthday, sweet Vivi, my bunny-bunny girl.
That Time It Rained
I owe Mother Nature a gift basket and a thank you note. Many folks are lamenting yet another soggy series of days that have us in boots and long pants. “It’s spring,” is the constant refrain. “It’s May!” is another. “Where’s the sun?!” Trust me, it’s coming. In the meantime, I’m going to enjoy this …
That Time I Said Yes, Then I Said No
I have a bad habit of telling the girls that we will do something and then when time runs out or I have to get dinner started or someone spills apple juice down the front of her clothes just as we are about to walk out the door for school, I have to go back …
April 11th
Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there; I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush I am the swift uplifting …
That Time I Had Questions
*cover photo by Tomas Rodriguez via bet.com Often times when I am in the midst of a mundane task, I let my brain wander where it will. It alights on a memory for a moment, before flitting in another direction, drawn to whatever firing neuron first memory sparked. It happens so fast — you’re folding …
That Time I Finished What I Started
Finished. I’m finally finished. Nope, I’m not talking about my latest writing project (one would have to actually start in order to be finished). I’m talking about this blog post. I’ve been working on this post since February 10th. I wish I could say that it has taken me so long because what you are …
That Time It Was Valentine’s Day
“I will not be participating in the Pinterest Olympics on February 14th this year. Good luck to all the glue gun gladiators out there.” –Sarah F., my friend and the real MVP. Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and I have tried to sit this one out. I’m not a Valentine’s Day Hater, honestly. I’m barely recovered from Christmas …