Last lasts…
When my five children were young and we ventured into public, well-meaning older women would smile at whatever delights or … Continue reading Last lasts…
Category: life
Driving Miss Crazy…
My son is mere months away from getting his real license. As we near that date, he is insisting on … Continue reading Driving Miss Crazy…
The sin of multitasking…
I’ve been wrestling with sleep for an hour now because my brain is tormented with a decision my department and … Continue reading The sin of multitasking…
Terran, this blog’s for you!
Today we had a going away party for two faculty members who are moving. Tomorrow. Somehow, the good-bye cards never … Continue reading Terran, this blog’s for you!
Fat pants, cat lap…
Several weeks ago, I titled this post “Fat pants, cat lap…” because my cat was making me feel fat. But … Continue reading Fat pants, cat lap…
When You Have the Urge, This Is the Best Splurge of All
Sometimes the moments we steal from work or all those “shoulds” and “to dos” cluttering our minds are the best splurges of all. Continue reading When You Have the Urge, This Is the Best Splurge of All
Hoodie = hoodlum?
The blogger explores the role fashion played in the death of Trayvon Martin, a teen wearing a hoodie shot by a self-appointed neighborhood watchman in March 2012. Continue reading Hoodie = hoodlum?
Is Honesty or Timely Honesty the Best Policy?
Sometimes truth doesn’t need to be spoken in the moment. Maybe it needs to be spoken after the moment — and my anger or frustration — has passed. Continue reading Is Honesty or Timely Honesty the Best Policy?
Update on Freaky Friday…
As I declared then, and continue to believe, I was the victim here, not the rabbit. I was merely its … Continue reading Update on Freaky Friday…
Freaky Friday…
My Freaky Friday involves a series of unfortunate events during which two varsity baseball teams exchange playing skills. That was just the beginning of crazy. Continue reading Freaky Friday…
Not so “over it”…
I’ve always been challenged to “say what I mean and mean what I say,” but, clearly, I am not living … Continue reading Not so “over it”…
Deep offerings
I think the “Little Drummer Boy” had it right. The Christmas song tells the story about a little boy who … Continue reading Deep offerings
FAT enough?
So a few days ago, I got an email (not personal, mind you, at least I don’t think so…) from … Continue reading FAT enough?
‘That’s what friends are for…’
They say ‘a friend in need is a friend indeed,’ but I say my friends are the ones who showed up when I had a need. This is my story. Continue reading ‘That’s what friends are for…’
Procrastination…
Procrastinating — perhaps by blogging instead of doing my homework — is not that way to get things done. Continue reading Procrastination…
OCD Action News…
With visions of the school burning down through the night because of my candle, I left my sleeping husband and drove the 20 minutes — just to check. Continue reading OCD Action News…
Where have all the timers gone?
Reflecting on time — and timers — as I end my too-busy day and remember, too late, why I do everything I do. It might have helped. Continue reading Where have all the timers gone?
The call of duty…
Each time I return to the kitchen, I find more messes, or a full dishwasher that requires emptying, and always work, work, work. Continue reading The call of duty…
All Things Work Together 