Category: changes
Until Further Notice
Dear Self, I am writing this during the second week of “social distancing;” an attempt to help our world get a bit of control over the Covid-19 virus. It is imperative that we all...
When Your Child Goes Off to College
Ah, those back-to-school photographs! Toward the end of each August I so enjoy scrolling through social media and seeing all of the cuties heading back to school. For at least that one picture, everything...
Does Anyone Have a Tissue Handy?
I flipped the calendar to September; it seemed innocent enough. Every year my sister makes an awesome calendar for the whole family, including fun photos of the prior year throughout the pages. Each birthday...
Why yes, I Can Hear You Now
“Well, it looks like we’ve finally brought you two into the 21st century,” our salesman grinned as we headed out the door. I almost felt guilty changing cell phone carriers. After all, think of...
2018, the Year of Less
Once again I find myself at the cusp of a New Year, reflecting on the year past and forging ahead to the days to come. And once again I am searching for my Word-of-the-Year;...
It Makes Total Scents
It happens when I least expect it. A certain waft of fragrance brushes against my nostrils and I am immediately transported to another time and place; bringing to mind whatever past experience is associated...
Mullets, Turkeys and It’s a Wonderful Life
Normally, I love a good challenge. Can’t find that one last item that you need for Christmas? I’m on it. Trying to figure out how you’re going to have everything come out of the...
