We can easily list all the things “taken” from us in 2020. Some of those are devastating–loss of life, loss of provision through job or a business, loss or separation from family, loss of a spouse through divorce or death, loss of support for our special needs children. Some of those things are frustrating–lost trips,Continue reading “ponder anew”
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Golly Bum, Come Soon 2021!
History has fascinated me since childhood. I love to learn from the stories of real lives in biographies, autobiographies and memoirs. As an elementary student, I sat on the edge of my seat listening to my principals, Prof Powers and Mr. Buchanan, tell us of their experiences in World War II and the Korean WarContinue reading “Golly Bum, Come Soon 2021!”
It started with being done…
Done. That’s the only word I have in my bones and spirit at the end of this week/months. I have not written since COVID-19 landed and upended our patterns of living. I feel like going to Disney was eons ago. Going from a world of people and experiences to a shut down of society isContinue reading “It started with being done…”
Remember
Oftentimes, life is lived in the trenches. The Trenches do not give vista views. The Trenches are sweaty, musty, dirty, close-quartered and tend to lend to a near-sighted mindset. In The Trenches, we forget the big picture. I have been feeling the Trench life in my bones. When a chronic illness inhabits your home andContinue reading “Remember”
A little Disney Magic
I drank the kool-aid. Our family had a special time together at Disney last week. I love being all in in an adventure. Being “with” my family, laughing, eating, and exploring was life-giving to me. The first day I decided that I would paint a collage of all of our experiences there–each restaurant, ride, snack,Continue reading “A little Disney Magic”
show up
Sometimes I forget the big picture. It takes me a few seasons to remember and to learn my patterns and the patterns of others. This has been the pattern around here lately: rain, warm, rain, cold, flood, sickness, rain, a little snow, warm, cold, rain, sick and repeat. That’s what’s up on this end. Er’bodyContinue reading “show up”
Self-sufficiency or Humility?
We all have unique perspectives on life because of our individual experiences. My unique perspective in childhood included being the daughter of a Minister of Music in a small town baptist church. It was a normal occurrence in our house to hear Christmas Cantatas in the Summer in the tape deck of the Ford CrownContinue reading “Self-sufficiency or Humility?”
That friend that drops truth bombs…
We all have that friend that is not afraid to say what they think. When you want to know the truth, you call them. When you ask “how do I look or how does this communicate,” you are ready for the real answer that does not tip toe around feelings. If they are healthy, theyContinue reading “That friend that drops truth bombs…”
How much does it cost?
How many times a day do we ask the question “how much does it cost?” Usually we mean a monetary amount. In fact, I daresay that we rarely examine how much a decision will require of us to invest in all areas of life. Cost: the outlay or expenditure (as of effort or sacrifice) madeContinue reading “How much does it cost?”
Friday Fives: Surprises in Adult Life
I used to look at adults and think they had it all figured out. It seemed adulthood was rather boring. And then…as all things, I entered into adulthood where there are surprises around every corner if you are watchful. Oh to be a life-long learner. This past year, I have felt and understood and beenContinue reading “Friday Fives: Surprises in Adult Life”
