Today's prompt on WordPress is "perspective". Bloggers are encouraged to write or share a photo in their post that documents perspective, how we get it, what impacts it, etc. I was looking through some notes I'd made about the other blog I occasionally post to, 3 Grandchildren, 2 Grandparents, 2 Cats; and I came across … Continue reading It Can Be This Simple
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Wish Lists and Holiday Dreams
In 2011 our grandchildren lived with us during the holiday season. As December approached the kids were bombarded, like any kid who watches tv, with commercials that would let them know what to ask Santa to bring them. On Saturday morning I would hear Coco's little voice after each ad for a new doll or … Continue reading Wish Lists and Holiday Dreams
Hand-Me-Downs, Rock!
Today I spent time, finally, making the complete switch in the closet from summer/fall clothes to winter. It's a less than enjoyable process for me, frankly. I am forced to look at things I've outgrown (and not necessarily in a good way) as I try to live by the rule "If I haven't worn it in … Continue reading Hand-Me-Downs, Rock!
The First One Hundred Days!
What to write about? Firsts? One hundreds? Perseverance, firmness, resolve, determination, fortitude; any or all of which it takes to get through 100 days of something. And where do we find our strength to live up to a commitment like writing every day for entire year, 365 days in a row; regardless of what else … Continue reading The First One Hundred Days!
What a Prick!
Several years ago I was undergoing fertility treatments. Most of the time when people hear about fertility, they probably think it's all about a woman having to self-inject drugs to stimulate her system. It's true, our refrigerator became a kind fertility drug store. Where you might keep your butter and eggs, in our fridge you'd find … Continue reading What a Prick!
My Sister, Sue
I will, at some point, over the course of the 365 days of this blog, post about each of my family members in one way or another. I've already begun by posting about my Auntie Tina, my brothers-in-law Jon and Paul, and my brother David. In case you don't know I have numerous brothers, sisters, … Continue reading My Sister, Sue
In the Blink of An Eye
York Steak House at the Warwick Mall had been my part-time job for two years. Four days after I graduated from high school, as I was working at this job I'd imagined was going to pay for my books and incidentals when I got to college in Vermont later that summer. It was fairly early in … Continue reading In the Blink of An Eye
The Palmer Method
Earlier in the week I mentioned that I had to conduct some interviews in my job. I don't own an iPad or a tablet on which to record my notes during the interviews, and using a tape recorder would be a bit too intimidating, I think. So, I resort to the more traditional method using … Continue reading The Palmer Method
Coco Love Letter #2
It was an incredibly long day for me today and the will to blog is limited. However, I will not disappoint myself, or anyone else for that matter by not posting. This is the 90th of my 365 posts; that feels good! Today's thank you goes out to my younger granddaughter, Coco. We don't hear … Continue reading Coco Love Letter #2
Sunday Morning: Joel Osteen or Spongebob?
Whether we identify them as such or not, we all probably have a Sunday morning ritual. When I was living single, my Sunday morning routine included a cup of hot coffee, pancakes for one, and reading the Sunday paper; classifieds first, then the wedding notices, and finally the coupons. I've continued with variations on the … Continue reading Sunday Morning: Joel Osteen or Spongebob?
365 Days of Thank You 