Some Distraction Helps
Puzzling Today, I got out a 500 piece puzzle for something to do with my parents. Thankfully, I brought it with us on our trip to see them, as I…
Category: parenting
Vaccination Matters
I am with my elderly parents. They are old enough to be next in line to get the COVID vaccine. But, the receipt of important information is not coming easily.…
Remembering Who You Were and Who You Are
Late today, I had to remember who I was. When one visits one’s parents, I think you automatically become who they knew you to be. But, it might not be…
Slice of Life Tuesday: Success Takes Time
My son, who is 19, is an artist. He’s done well this year, ramping up his social media presence (in a good way) and selling his artwork. The orders for…
Pandemic Ponderings
I’d like to challenge you to sit and really think about my post today. We are ten months into a global pandemic. How has it changed your life? How has…
A Community Education
Today, I saw something that made me smile. It was actually two people, separated by about five minutes and two roads, performing similar tasks. I accompanied my husband to drop…
Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Future
Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Future. Can you tell I’m a fan of Dicken’s A Christmas Carol? I realized something this week and that is change can be good. A…
Homemade Ornaments
Ever since my boys were young, I saved all their handmade ornaments from grade school. We have quite a box of them now. Eventually, they will become theirs for their…
