A repost from 2015 just because I have been totally avoiding the mirror during the Covid 19 pandemic for obvious reasons. This is one of my favorite pictures from my wedding day. I have several but for some reason I love this one. Never mind the Continue reading →
“Her Library Has Burned”
“In Senegal, the polite expression for saying someone has died is to say his or her library has burned. When I first heard the phrase, I didn’t understand it, but over time I came to realize it was perfect. Our minds and souls contain volumes Continue reading →
Mother’s Day : Covid – 19 Style
Just as my 60th birthday was celebrated during a pandemic so will Mother’s Day 2020. I am trying to not take it personally . In the big scheme of things it isn’t that big of a deal for me but I hate that I still Continue reading →
Open Your Eyes to Happiness
Add to my list. Comment for a Cause for Transylvania Tomorrow. Let’s all practice a bit of gratitude today because we really do have a lot to be grateful for. Continue reading →
Treasures From the Attic
Treasures from the attic is a bit of a stretch but it made a better title than Treasures From the Space Over the Garage. Last summer I got together with my siblings at my brother Chris’ house in Ashland, Ohio and we went through some Continue reading →
A Love That Lasts
A love that lasts is one of those things that many people seek and are never able to find. I was feeling a bit verklempt Sunday morning as my week started and morphed into being just like any other week during COVID -19 self isolation. Continue reading →
Choose Happy
The above sign is in the little “apartment” that we have over our garage. I retreated there the other day while Chris was on business calls and I wanted to read. As I sat on the couch I looked at that little sign that I Continue reading →
A New Week – A Fresh Perspective
Are the weeks running together in your life like they are running together in mine? We continue to remind each other of what day of the week it is and what the date is. Calendars are sadly bare except for Zoom meetings with the kids. Continue reading →
You Can Quote Me
I love a good quote and I know a lot of my readers love to collect quotes as well. I have been trying to keep myself uplifted and sometimes it is just a matter of reading some good quotes that will help put me in Continue reading →
Checking In – How Are You?
So how are you? Honestly? This little meme has been going around on Facebook for awhile and today I am wondering how everyone is doing. It’s been awhile since I have been anywhere and I am feeling a bit antsy. My favorite activities have been Continue reading →