My husband and I have always lovingly cared for our yards. From a tiny condo outside Baltimore Maryland to the current 3 acre spread, our yard eventually takes on a personality unique to us. This last yard took some getting used to and really hasn’t acquired the “us” factor until the last five or so…
In March of 2018, I started this post. I never finished it. However, today, on the way home from work, I saw a van that reminded me of this question. Why is everything being renamed? The following are examples of this trend: At school, the Guidance Office is now Student Services. Huh? What’s the difference?…
Today, I came home from work slightly tense. It is all okay. I have a new job and am adjusting to the responsibilities of it. In these early days, sometimes, I feel as though I need to prove myself. My gut tells me that this is a normal reaction to a new job. But, I…
Some years ago, about four – I think, I had my writer’s circle students write a compilation of alphabet poems. There were six students in my group, each getting four letters on which to write a short, descriptive poem about what the letter brings to mind for each of them. I gave my usual, stay…
I tried my hand at some songwriting last week, inspired by a ukulele sitting on my kitchen counter. My husband told me to keep my day job. Still, I like that it prompts some cherished and warm memories in the cold darkness of winter. We’ve been to the Hawaiian islands three times in the last…
This is a quick mid-week post on memories. My husband has scanned about 1200 old family photos that were taken on slide film. We’ve had a great time looking at relatives, some of whom we knew, and some we didn’t, from our past and extended families. My husband’s family had many photos of get together…
Tonight was senior night for my son’s soccer team. He’s only a junior but it was impossible not to be swept up in the excitement that filled the air near the pitch as the match was about to begin. Their record going into this game was 17-1-1 over with an undefeated record in conference play….