Are you flipping out right now? Too much to do and too little time? Take a deep breath. Take another. Repeat after me: It will all be okay – one way or another. Take another deep breath.…
Social Muscles
We love friends. We do. And for the most part, we love socializing. But sometimes, all the socializing with friends can be a bit overwhelming. I mean, when you find yourself booked for 3 days straight, aren’t you…
Monday, Monday
Some Mondays find me happy the weekend is over. Some find me wanting to go back to re-live my weekend. I never know which way I’ll feel until I’m knee-deep into any given Monday. This fine day…
The Kindness of Strangers
The other day Mister and I found a sack of apricots by our back door. I have absolutely no idea who left them there. My next-door neighbor has an apricot tree, but if they were from her,…
Keeping Me Honest
A couple of days ago it occurred to me that writing this blog often serves a very useful purpose in my life: it keeps me honest. For example, Wednesday’s post included a bit about digging in the dirt.…
My Fabulous Career…
I recently heard from someone who expressed envy of my career. She said she wished she had the things I have, that all she has in life is her little girl. Her assessment of me led to some…