I Am Thankful for All That I Can Take for Granted
My losses this year remind me to be thankful for what I take for granted. I don’t want to overlook the blessings I continue to have. Continue reading I Am Thankful for All That I Can Take for Granted
Category: life
A Cathartic Post in Which I Waste Precious Vacation Moments Stewing Not Sunbathing
(Or 6 Ways Vacation Rental Agencies Can Improve the User Experience) Sometimes you don’t “get what you pay for.” It … Continue reading A Cathartic Post in Which I Waste Precious Vacation Moments Stewing Not Sunbathing
This is more disturbing than stepping in gum
I’ll give you a clue. It involves bare skin. You can call me “Sweet Cheeks.” Or “Sticky Buns.” But don’t … Continue reading This is more disturbing than stepping in gum
Why my blissful new-car feeling lasted just a week
A lighthearted look at failing to see the light I know. I never thought it would happen either. I got … Continue reading Why my blissful new-car feeling lasted just a week
‘Are you doing this because you love me?’
On a special Saturday morning, I spent time with my grandson saying I love you with every chore. He got it. Continue reading ‘Are you doing this because you love me?’
When doing good prevents you from doing best
(Or why “sharpening your saw” is so important — no matter what your “saw” might be) I had noticed that … Continue reading When doing good prevents you from doing best
Menopause goal: Never let them see you sweat
Who knew that “the change” meant I’d change my outfit in an instant — and then change it back again? Continue reading Menopause goal: Never let them see you sweat
How can you be strategic when you don’t have time to plan?
Driving toward a strategy Driving to and from work has made me a strategic commuter. Leaving my office at 5:05 … Continue reading How can you be strategic when you don’t have time to plan?
This is what customer service looks like
All the pleasant “kum ba ya” feelings I’d had carrying a ruined dress from an apologetic dry cleaner had fled. Continue reading This is what customer service looks like
I’m BIG on time with my grandson
It was my first Gramsy-grandson date, and Niko and I had chosen Chick-Fil-A for lunch after our adventures at the … Continue reading I’m BIG on time with my grandson
Take time to sip life
I awakened this morning after a rough night of sleep — or lack thereof, actually. But nonetheless at 4 a.m. … Continue reading Take time to sip life
This is what love looks like
If you saw a little Marilyn Monroe action in the parking lot of Walmart last Sunday afternoon, it might have … Continue reading This is what love looks like
Hurricane Sara & Baby Jane: My name could be famous and familiar
Am I completely selfish in hoping that we have at least 18 named Atlantic tropical storms or hurricanes in 2018? … Continue reading Hurricane Sara & Baby Jane: My name could be famous and familiar
My morning toilette went oh, so wrong
If you see me standing at my desk today, it’s not because I’m feeling particularly energetic or even avoiding the … Continue reading My morning toilette went oh, so wrong
‘Chill’ doesn’t come close to describing the experience
My health club opened the “Chill” room during frozen January. It wasn’t a big seller — but should have been. Continue reading ‘Chill’ doesn’t come close to describing the experience
Home is where my sister is
Some people talk behind other people’s backs. I merely write behind their backs… I would prefer to write only about … Continue reading Home is where my sister is
“God, I can’t do today” is a statement of faith
I’ve been saying it more and more often. “God, I can’t do today.” “Today” in that sentence might mean the … Continue reading “God, I can’t do today” is a statement of faith
Feeding my inner road rage
I wrote this while stopped in traffic, so it’s probably longer than it needs to be — just like my … Continue reading Feeding my inner road rage
