There’s a day in May set aside to honor and remember mothers. This day is often joyously filled with dinners out, heart-felt cards, phone calls, visits, special church services, photo opps, flowers, social media posts, gifts, breakfasts in bed, and more. I love that this day exists and that so many spend it showering well-deserved… Read More “Happy” Mother’s Day
Why don’t I feel better Because I can’t or won’t. Because I don’t know the answers Or care about the questions. Why don’t I feel better Because I’m exhausted & over it all. Because I feel sad about everything Or maybe about nothing. Why don’t I feel better Because it keeps coming. Because I can’t… Read More Joy and despair coexist
These are words that a friend of mine posted today. I happen to have spent part of my day with her, and I agree with her seemingly simple assessment. How often do we fully recognize, give thanks for, and share our beautiful days??? How often is there “something” that gets to us or causes us… Read More Today was a beautiful dayl
I was all ready for an inspiring “Let’s DO THIS, 2018!” kind of post to come to me at any moment since January 1. I’ve been waiting for a week now, and it isn’t coming, so I’m going with what I’ve got. “Go with what you’ve got”? I just thought about it, and I LIKE… Read More Go with what you’ve got
Yes, it’s been pouring rain since early this morning. Yes, it does remind me a little of Harvey, and that’s kind of scary even though rational thought tells me that this is different. I took Max next door to my dad’s this morning like I always do, and I haven’t been able to bring him… Read More Angels Among Us
I want to share this article on the Houston flooding from Harvey because I have never experienced anything like this in MY life, and I’m a lucky one. I can’t even explain how I feel when I go by our old house to pick up the mail or check on my neighbors. The best emotions I… Read More Normal was flooded out too
