I am not adventurous by nature, so it was truly a challenge to think of photos for this week's Photo Challenge. I like to know where I'm going, how I will get there, and what could happen when I arrive. I over pack making sure I have contingencies covered. My husband, however, likes getting in … Continue reading Summer Adventure: Photo Challenge
Vermont
Summer Lovin’ Photo Challenge
This week's photo challenge is definitely a fun one! Show us something you love. It could be your favorite novel, the light of the moon on your deck at night, the beach on a hot day, or that special you-know-who. Since my husband and I actually left town for a vacation earlier this week, I … Continue reading Summer Lovin’ Photo Challenge
The Honor System is Alive and Well, In Vermont
As I mentioned in yesterday's post, my husband and I were in Vermont for a few days. For the ride home we decided that instead of the interstate we'd travel some back roads south to get home. We left the hotel at about 9:30 and had not yet eaten breakfast, figuring we would find some … Continue reading The Honor System is Alive and Well, In Vermont
Vermont Reflections
There are many days that I miss living in Vermont. The calm, quiet, clean feeling of the fresh air and uncluttered lifestyle. When I am most desperate to feel close to my Vermont "home" I take a look at pictures my friend "Bud" puts on his Facebook page. To participate in this week's Photo Challenge I'm sharing a … Continue reading Vermont Reflections
Sisters (in-law) by Chance, Family Forever
I've mentioned before how lucky I am to have such a big family; and I am, hands-down, one of the luckiest people I know. I've written about some of my sisters, brothers, and brothers-in-law (not all of them yet though) and one sister-in-law. Today I'd like to thank two more sisters-in-law. First off is my … Continue reading Sisters (in-law) by Chance, Family Forever
Spelling Bee(s)
In elementary school, I loved it when every week my teacher would have a spelling bee; a clever way to give us a chance to practice the set of words that would be part of the weekly test. It was fun to be on a team; to be bummed out together if we lost and … Continue reading Spelling Bee(s)
Everybody Loves Raymond
I'm one of a few people I know who actually doesn't mind the snow. Maybe it's the 10 years of living in northern New England that's helped; you put your boots on in October and take them off in May--you get used to it. Like most 9 to 5'ers today, I was outside pushing and pulling … Continue reading Everybody Loves Raymond
Tests (and Measurements)
When I went to college I intended to become an elementary school teacher. I honestly believed that I was going to graduate, get a teaching job back in my hometown, and retire happily having taught for 30 years as a beloved elementary school teacher. As those of you who know or follow me, . However, … Continue reading Tests (and Measurements)
I’m Afraid of Old People
I'm afraid of old people. Well, not really. It's just that I never really had spent time with the elderly. Other than my grandmother, my experience with anyone older than my parents was limited. The summer of 1995 I was what one might consider "underemployed". I'd quit a job without another one to go to, … Continue reading I’m Afraid of Old People
Stone Cold: Moving Day
I've moved, a LOT; just ask my friend Lynne who told me once to "Stop moving. I've erased your addressed so many times, I've worn a hole in the address book." All those moves happened pretty much when was in my twenties and thirties. By the time I'd hit forty, I was in one place … Continue reading Stone Cold: Moving Day
365 Days of Thank You 