I write. In fact, I think it would be fair to say that I’m a writer. And as any good writer does, I carry a notebook with me everywhere I go so that when inspiration hits, I am prepared! In recent years, I’ve found myself carrying small Moleskines with me—whilst leaving my larger notebooks (and [...]
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More than gifts
It’s Christmas Eve already. Wow! It seems to have jumped up out of nowhere. But, I am pleased to say that I have all of my shopping done. And I’m pleased to say that a couple of unsuspected gifts have arrived for me from America, too. Yesterday was spent shopping and wrapping and truffle making—with [...]
When sadness comes
Life is mostly good these days. It’s mostly happy and mostly bright and mostly cheerful. Mostly. Of course, the problem with mostly is that mostly isn’t always. Sometimes, the sadness comes and I don’t know why. Sometimes, the sadness comes and it’s a real, legitimate cause. And sometimes, the sadness comes and it’s a silly [...]
Inspirations; Part 7
Life is very stressful for me right now and I am feeling the effects in the core of my being. I have a sneaking suspicion that it will get worse over the next week or two as I finish up my time at the office and leave my lovely home behind in the hopes of [...]
For love of country
This weekend, families around America will gather for barbeques and picnics. Campgrounds and parks will be filled to capacity. Parties will be held; laughter will be had. Yes, Memorial Day Weekend has become synonymous with the start of the summer season! But let’s take some time to remember why we won’t be at the office on [...]
Inspirations; Part 6
It’s the second day of the second month of a new year. I’m convinced this year will be a good one, but I’ve got to keep myself inspired or I might lose sight of the dream. You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore. ~ Christopher [...]
Inspirations; Part 5
Nearly a week into the new year and I’m wondering if I can keep a couple of ‘secret’ resolutions I made to myself. So, I need a bit of inspiration to remind me of what I know I must believe in order to succeed. I don’t follow precedent, I establish it. ~ Fanny Ellen Holtzman [...]
I can do it! [So says The Kid]
My foster daughter is pretty excited about my plans to run a marathon. She thinks I’m an amazing runner and that I’ll do really well. In fact, she is convinced that I will be in the top 10. Yes, really. Even when I explained that last year there were more than 2,400 runners. Even when [...]
Kid questions
Kids are great. I love the way they don’t mince words. I called a friend on Tuesday to ask for help after claiming it “Ask for Help Tuesday”. Tuesday was a bad day for me. A really, really bad day. So I was crying as I asked for help. My friend had her young grandchildren [...]
The good, the bad, and the uncertain
I have a lot on my mind right now. The good, the bad, and the uncertain. I’m not willing or emotionally able to share the bad and uncertain and the good would all be memories, dreams, or made-up rubbish. So instead of words today, you get art. And a couple of quotes that seem fitting [...]
