originally published April 20, 2019 My mom’s middle name could have been Holiday Festive, and regardless of the occasion, she could produce appropriate tableware, costumes/outfits, and decorations at a moment’s notice. She was the queen of making something out of nothing. She was also one of the first people in our neighborhood to make an “egg tree” … Continue reading Happy Easter!
I was sitting at the kitchen table eating coconut marshmallows. Well, I wasn’t actually sitting. I was three and a half, maybe four years old. So, it was more like I was in a squirmy crouch, with my feet on the seat of the chair. In retrospect, my wriggly fidgeting was most certainly responsible for what happened next, although … Continue reading Mom, Me, and the Meatball Incident
A writing prompt is a brief statement, question, word, or even an image that provides a specific topic or starting point to inspire and guide a writer. Prompts can stir either biographical or fictional content. I typically use prompts to inspire fictional content - as in this case - and help me create experiences for … Continue reading Suddenly, a Peacock
If you checked in with me last week, you’ll know I was pretty happy about buying a Happiness Journal. Inside it has 300 suggestions for things to do and write about. Yesterday, I spent some time taking a closer look. Write various positive affirmations, compliments you’ve received, and quotes you love on little pieces of … Continue reading Paving the Path to Happiness
I was recently introduced to the concept of a Fives Senses Profile. Happiness guru, Gretchen Rubin, describes this in her recent book – Life in Five Senses. She taps into each of her five senses to describe a person, event, place, or whatever. I was, of course, touched by the one that she wrote to … Continue reading Summer of My Childhood – A Five Senses Profile
Earlier this week, Alexa alerted me that the National Weather Service had issued a tornado watch for my area. It was to be in effect until 3:00am. As I was getting ready for bed, I paused to wonder if I should be concerned that it could develop into a tornado warning while I was sawing … Continue reading Tale of a Twister
I fell down the social media rabbit hole this week, checking on a few formerly known associates, or as some people call it “Facebook stalking.” No harm, no foul. Just checking on some people that I used to know, and fell out of touch with for one reason or another. My internet travels brought me … Continue reading The Dog Blog
I followed the Facebook crowd this week and changed my profile picture to one that includes my mom. I’ll be missing her tomorrow, although in my mind I always try to change the phrase ‘missing my mom’ to ‘thinking of Mom.' Because I do think of her, every single day. She continues to be part … Continue reading Mom – We’re Glad You’re Here
I love Saturday mornings when I can just sit in my favorite comfy chair taking my time to wake up, drinking my coffee, and thinking about the weekend ahead. Do I want to be productive and get things done, or spend my days doing ‘nothing’ and resting up for next week? This morning, with my … Continue reading On Top of Spaghetti
For several years I’ve been amused at the Facebook posts made by a friend in the spring as Easter approaches. As her son gets older, she laments the day that he will no longer want to color eggs with her. She shares that she has threatened many times to show up at his dorm or … Continue reading Max and Sue’s Eggs-Cellent Adventure
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