Briana’s historical, and practical, creative food challenge in tribute to the 64 years her grandparents were married and her grandmother’s extensive recipe collection from a life lived well. This is a straggler group creative challenge for the year…
Klarissa’s post made me giggle and think, yes, behind every freedom-loving woman is a trusty household appliance. I also giggle that her dishwasher is a she. Now let me tell you about my own…
I had started my blog earlier today with some fantastic painting tips but then, after dinner, I realized I still hadn’t written about my newest love. Yesterday, I took a multi-day job supply teaching…
Reading previous posts by JoAnn and Cheney cast a few questions on my own skills at small talk. For some reason, living in Manila has alienated me from strangers or happenstance acquaintances. The streets,…
The other day I worked, wrote and walked–with the walking part being the focus of this post as I spent the late afternoon meandering around midtown, running errands. With several stops planned, I worked hard…
I don’t know how many of you out there have an aversion to permanence, at least to the idea of permanence. I mean, forever is an illusion, right? When asked if I was back…
Editor’s Note: This poem “The Battle” is about fear, confusion, and unwillingness to change. But the question that resonates with me is, once you’ve started fighting is there really a winner when you’re…
*Disclaimer- Due to the proliferation of 16hr work days and (admittedly fun) social obligations in my life lately, I find myself behind the 8-ball on this post. So I’ve decided to post something I…
I had to say good-bye to my faithful companion, George a few weeks ago. It was as hard to say good-bye to him as it was my cat Toby, 7 years earlier. For those…
I don’t think the husband or I would admit to being overly romantic. We just (as in, last week) established a regular date night after 8 years of parenting. (I consider the years of…