The photos I didn’t take…
Down at the beach, as the sun begins to set, the photography begins in earnest. Romantic couples and lovely families … Continue reading The photos I didn’t take…
One stingray a chicken doth make…
In addition to my ability to return from a beach vacation as pale as when I arrived, I pride myself … Continue reading One stingray a chicken doth make…
Hurry up and stop…
I have issues with braking. Back in the early days of our marriage, as I would — rapidly — approach a … Continue reading Hurry up and stop…
Streamlined and frantic free…
My eyes popped open at the sound of my husband’s alarm. 5:15 a.m. What? Panicked, I looked at my own … Continue reading Streamlined and frantic free…
The Emotional Connection of Family Heirlooms
In this personal essay, I reflect on my mother’s Alzheimer’s and the emotional significance of a cherished handmade afghan (blanket). Memories intertwine with loss, regret, and the desire for connection. Continue reading The Emotional Connection of Family Heirlooms
Now I lay me down to sleep…
Fear is a terrible thing. Last night, as we laid down to sleep, I told my husband that the top … Continue reading Now I lay me down to sleep…
Packing it all in…
This week, my son played what could be his final baseball game. Certainly, he played his final game of high school, … Continue reading Packing it all in…
Whatever happened to Will Power?
By most accounts, I appear to have Will Power. After all, it’s 5:34 a.m. as I begin typing this. My … Continue reading Whatever happened to Will Power?
When your youngest turns 18…
“Let me see. If Adam is turning 18 today, and I was X when he was born. Then X + … Continue reading When your youngest turns 18…
Since she’s been gone…
As I ate breakfast with my husband this morning I noticed a wild turkey walking across the back yard. “Is … Continue reading Since she’s been gone…
‘Hi-Yo, Laryngitis! Away!’
Who was that masked woman? Actually, the question people likely asked as I rode away in my trusty white van … Continue reading ‘Hi-Yo, Laryngitis! Away!’
The fear of no future…
“If the hardest thing I have to do today is remember not to put on deodorant, this will be a … Continue reading The fear of no future…
When flowers bloom in winter…
Florida weather must confuse plants as much as it confuses my immune system. Series of warm, humid days are suddenly wrenched … Continue reading When flowers bloom in winter…
Putting past successes behind me…
I’m beginning to think I’m a little slow on the uptake. (Very slow, actually, as it is taking me multiple … Continue reading Putting past successes behind me…
An “and one” rain…
Lest you think I actually understand anything about the sport of basketball, let me make it clear. Anything I know … Continue reading An “and one” rain…
When a blog is like a diet…
I am an all or nothing person, and I’m not proud of it. When I start a no-sugar diet, for instance, … Continue reading When a blog is like a diet…
A step away from Fridays…
“Happy Friday!” My step aerobics instructor called out his traditional end-of-the-week greeting before beginning the warm-up. And then he added, … Continue reading A step away from Fridays…
Signed, Cold in Florida…
Dear Weather Maker, Dare I say it? I am cold. Yes, I live in Florida. And, yes, I do feel … Continue reading Signed, Cold in Florida…
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