I am on the road today for the first time in a couple of months. For us road warriors, that is a very long time. So long, in fact, that I am out of sorts, having forgotten several important pieces … Read More

Today is my best friend forever’s birthday. And not just any birthday but a big major milestone birthday. She has chosen, perhaps jokingly, perhaps somewhat seriously, not to celebrate said milestone birthday. Well, I celebrate her no matter what and … Read More

Happy Groundhog Day! What a glorious day it is, too! I don’t know if Phil has or will see his shadow. Nor can I remember which way it is supposed to go if he does or doesn’t. But I do … Read More

My niece is getting married today. It is so exciting! They have so many wonderful times ahead. And some challenges and adjustments. You cannot really explain the latter to anyone who hasn’t experienced it. We all go in thinking we … Read More

We still get the daily newspaper. You know, the paper one. The one they throw in your yard every morning at 5 or 5:30 AM. I still remember how grown up I felt when I moved into the first house, … Read More

How much of your time do you spend worrying? If you are like I was, it is a lot. More than you realize because you are not conscious to it. I used to spend an inordinate amount of time worrying. … Read More

Do you know someone who is so completely awesome and everyone loves them and admires them? They just bring something wonderful to the mix every time they are around. They have that certain “something” and it is infectious and leaves … Read More

I don’t think most of us give much consideration to our environment. I don’t mean “the environment” with the green and tree-hugger movement, I won’t go there today. I mean our personal living and working environment. For some of us, … Read More

Sometimes you can hear something so profound that it changes your life. Sometimes it flies right by if you are not open and ready. When you hear that thing or read it, and you are aware enough to know that … Read More

What a glorious day it is today! It is a crisp winter morning and the house heater is on as well as the little Dyson heater I treated myself to earlier this season. That was one of the best gifts … Read More