We survived the week – barely, but I’m calling it a win. Who knew being the sole caregiver to a seven month old puppy, experiencing serious separation anxiety, could drive me to question my sanity. Mr. Abraham and Lilah relocated…
Moving forward in times of uncertainty is not something I’m exactly comfortable with. But the alternative is not exactly something I’m comfortable with either. Go Figure. I’ve been thinking a lot about next steps. What do I want? Where do…
“Mom, you can’t say that. You have to generalize,” my son said, as if I’d personally offended all of modern society in one sentence. He gave me The Look—the one kids use when they think they’re explaining rocket science to…
What A Waste “2020. What a waste of a year.” I heard my son say, sitting in the morning sun on the back deck, coffee cup in hand and dogs chewing on the grass. “Its not,” I automatically said, my…
Wherever you are now stop. In this moment where are you? What are you thinking about? Are you happy? Sad? Worried? Uncertain? Maybe all of the above? Did you enjoy your Easter holiday (if you observe it) or did the…
Where we are today is a curious road from where we were. We are where we are due to micro and macro decisions. Sometimes it’s with intent, or in my case, often with no thought at all except for getting…
Strange days demand delicious comfort. Whatever that might look like for you. I’ve lost count of the days we have been under shelter in place orders and, unfortunately, it doesn’t look like we are any closer to being released. The…
April Blossoms Journal Prompts “So many people love you, focus on those that matter.” Awe, spring… there is something special about spring reminding me of April blossoms. When I turned the calendar and saw April is tomorrow my thoughts percolated…
Give Me New Direction Hello, how are you feeling? This isn’t a trick question. I really want to know. This last few weeks, on the home front here, and just about everywhere else (or so I hear), life has been…
We are beginning our second week since the United States declared a national emergency because of the coronavirus pandemic. Several States have issued mandates to shelter in place trying to curb the outbreak. Will it help? I have no idea.…