memories
Barbara Walters 1929-2022
I mentioned Barbara Walters to a class of high school students once and they had no idea who I was talking about. I couldn’t believe it! How could anyone not know such an incredibly famous icon of American journalism? She was humble, talented, and she became a part of the homes that turned on the …
Is Buying an Elf Kit a Good Idea?
Why Not? Is buying an elf kit a good idea? For the first time ever, this year I bought one. An ad popped up on Facebook and it looked fun and I was tired so why not? For starters, even with a discount, I felt the cost was too high. The original price was $99.00. …
They Were Christmas
We thought it was the tree, the gifts, the lights, and staying up late, having pretend snowball fights. But they were Christmas. Our minds never imagined that they wouldn’t be with us. They were Christmas. They were big smiles and happy laughs, perfect gift finders and fun. They were kind, honest, and gave grace when …
No Bad Days
On a Tuesday afternoon my oldest said to me, “Mom, you never have a bad day. You are always smiling.” I was quiet for a few minutes. I then replied, “You think I have no bad days?”
Epic Sleepovers
Memories that Stand the Test of Time As long as I live, I will remember sticking my hands into brown paper bags at Halloween on my friend’s screened in porch. The eewy, the squishy, the unidentified spaghetti brains, all of it. Epic sleepovers and parties were a staple of my childhood. Our Epic Sleepovers As …
I like your glasses
There’s not enough time in this life to teach our children everything we want them to know. And so, naturally, they learn by what we do. They learn by being with us. They emulate who we are or who we are not and should be. Today my daughter and I went to the bathroom in …
Laugh A Little
Despite our best efforts at joy, some days are simply stressful. It can feel like everything stacks up, and tries to steal our smiles. Take a moment to laugh a little! Enjoy this quick collection with some bits of humor for a rainy day. Find more here: https://www.reddit.com/ Find more here: https://www.canva.com/ Find more here: …
Faster than you think
My Parents My parents practice a cool strategy sometimes when my mom’s feet freeze from Parkinson’s disease. The first time I saw it, I doubted it would work. My dad stands in front of mom, holds her hands, and then proceeds to walk backward. Sometimes it doesn’t work at all, sometimes it works slowly, and …