I walk down the wide brick paved walkway and look around. A familiar feeling washes over me. Much has changed and much is the same. The buildings greet me with their familiar Jeffersonian beauty. The trees are taller, there are now benches to sit on and as I take in the beauty of this place […]
The Soft Edges of Peace at 2am
April 4, 2023 by
Oh sleep..you little stinker. Couldn’t get enough of you when I was a teenager and often blissfully slept until 12 noon when I could. Pulled all nighters in college during exam week and now I wonder how I managed to take final exams at all. Youth and procrastination ruled my life. Longed for you when […]
Unobstructed Views from the Front Row of Life
March 21, 2023 by
We all have front rows seats each day to some of the most amazing things. It may not seem like it at the time, and often our view is blocked by all the everyday things that keep us from being present. These aren’t moments that go viral and may seem unimportant or so common that […]
Hanging out in my comfort zone
March 7, 2023 by
Honestly there is nothing better than hanging out in my comfort zone. For whatever reason the phrase or concept of “comfort zone” has gotten a bad rap. It has been characterized as a weak place to be, a place that is stagnant and no good for you. It’s as if it were a pool hall […]
These aren’t just hats…
February 14, 2023 by
The variety and number of hats took me by surprise. Mostly soft yellows, greens, blues and pinks. There were also bright neon colors and dark blues and grays. There were a few adult hats but mostly hats meant to fit tiny newborn heads. The consistency of the stitches soothed me visually and the softness of […]
Wait where am I?
February 7, 2023 by
Oh yes the familiar occurrence of going into a room and forgetting why I am there! I do believe it happens to everyone and especially today with so many distractions. Too many times I have gone to google something and ended up down the rabbit hole of news items or videos that I had no […]
Please Don’t Give This Away
October 25, 2022 by
I honestly do not like giving advice. What works for me will probably not work for others. Also I don’t want to be that sanctimonious know it all that has all the answers because honestly I don’t. I am muddling through life just like the rest of you hoping I am making the right decisions […]
I called and she picked up
September 6, 2022 by
I called and she picked up. I wasn’t sure if the number I had was her landline or her cell. If it was her cell it was a gamble as she often lost it or it wasn’t charged so when she picked up I smiled. Several times I told her who I was but two […]
The Gift of Everyone’s Story
August 16, 2022 by
When my Dad was a boy he was rather introverted. He much preferred to spend time with his dog and his duck. Yes a duck. My grandmother claimed this duck produced the tastiest eggs ever. Never had a duck egg so guess I will take her word for it. In any case my father was […]