Usually, on holidays, my posts do not address the holiday itself. But, today is Mother’s Day. I have a Mother and I am a Mother. It is a role I cherish – the most important job in my life. When each of my boys were born, I had different feelings connected with their births. This…
My place in the world is with my Family surrounded by Nature! Where ever that place happens to be: Looking at a late April Snowstorm against a blue sky from our Wisconsin Home (2018), in Bermuda on Horseshoe Bay Beach at Dusk with the love of my life’s hand on my shoulder looking at a…
Last night my old friend insomnia visited me for the first time in weeks. Not particularly worried about anything, my mind swirled around various topics – on most of which I have not an ounce of control. This happens periodically to me. I waken, lay waiting in bed for sleep to return, and when it…
Wednesday, I received a text from my eldest son who is in graduate school in Iowa. He was letting me know that he applied for a piece of a community garden plot near his apartment building. Besides letting me know this, he was also asking advice on plants. Little did he know, this was a…
The WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge for this week is to post on your interpretation of the word, Smile! My post is brief but the smile(s) are lasting! Enjoy! Who doesn’t love a good amusement park? Pictured here is one of my boys when he was much littler than he is now. We were at Cedar…
This past weekend was Easter Sunday. As my husband was texting his sister (in New York State) and brother (in Pennsylvania), he looked up and asked me – “How long has it been now? When did the twins die?” Of course, I immediately knew what he was talking about. His brother and sister-in-law had twins…
Today, I celebrate being a writer! Today, I celebrate being a writer! There are two main reasons for this celebration. The first reason is that about eight weeks ago, I ordered a modular desk to be made by the Amish in Ohio! It is solid Alder wood with a Honey Oak stain. Did you hear…
My husband and I had a long serious conversation yesterday morning. It was a good conversation, one in which he really listened to me through my choked up sobs and crocodile sized tears. I have learned that having someone to really hear you, listen intently, and give well-considered feedback is so important. The upshot of…
It is mid-February and typically not a great time of year for me. We have had a lot of sun this year, which makes an appearance of Seasonal Affective Disorder unlikely. I do not mind the cold, but prolonged periods of oppressive clouds and a grayish color to the sky can affect my moods. It…
My submission for The Daily Post WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Beloved focuses on my Grandparents. Paternal Grandparents. 1956. Maternal Grandparents, 1956. Maternal Grandparents, 1926. Paternal Grandparents, 1976. Beloved for all time. You do not realize their influence until they are gone.