“I’ve never wanted to travel.” I said. She looked at me with a startled expression and exclaimed, “Why, Mom?” “Oh, no! I meant that I’ve never wanted to travel extensively for work as long as I’ve had kids at home.” “Well, yeah. That makes sense.” she stated in a matter-of-fact tone. I can travel later….
I read somewhere that Brad Pitt regrets how his divorce with Jennifer Aniston was handled. That makes me so sad. Also, did you know that White Castle fast food restaurant let you make reservations for Valentine’s Day? I believe the reservation comes complete with a little teeny table for two and a red silk rose…
Remember the time in third grade when your teacher cleared her throat and said, “Now class, next week is Valentine’s Day and we are going to have a contest.” Tell me who in their right mind, doesn’t like a good contest, especially a third grade girl with a craft project and a chance to win…
All the way back to the very beginning… Julie Andrews says that’s a VERY good place to start. But today’s not that day, because some days are ordinary with EXTRA!! There is SO MUCH beauty in ordinary, because then it doesn’t take very much effort to see the EXTRA!!! All across the years, YOU my…
Scars can define you…for good or bad. Scars make you stronger or bitter. And bitterness will eat your soul. So be stronger. Be bigger. When you’re in your comfort zone you usually feel safe and in control. But dream bigger. Be bigger than that. I learned a long time ago that when people treat you…
Have you kicked your New Year resolutions to the curb? Yes? Oh, good. That IS what I heard. I heard you kick those resolutions just like a half deflated soccer ball. “Cush-plop”! And just like that your resolutions were gone. 2019…resolutions…right out the proverbial window. On second thought, what is a proverbial window, exactly? No…
As I made the bed I realized that generally I am sound asleep between 1:30 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. I’m always thankful for sleep. And I know here and there I sleep more than that, but I can generally always count on those hours. It really doesn’t take very long to spend the night at…
Remember when your mom texted you a photo and asked you if you liked the new arrangement of furniture in the gathering room. Or your son sent a selfie from his college dorm room asking if his sweater matched his shirt well enough to go to his next interview? Or your daughter, from the dressing…
“What kind of ticket do you want?” The lady behind the thick glass with the hole in it (to stick your face through to talk) asked. “I have no idea!” I gasped. “All I know is that my daughter’s band performs in four minutes. So whatever kind of ticket that needs, I’ll take that!” I…
Oh you know, it’s the day after Christmas. The glitter is settling.And all the carolers have stopped caroling,and the nutcrackers have stopped nutcracking…or something like that,and the sugar plum fairy’s twirling has wound to a stop. The holly has wilted. “Last Christmas” by Wham… will no longer be blasting across the car radio for the…