It’s the most wonderful time of the year. My son is so excited for what is to come. He loves Christmas. He loves the music and gifts. He likes giving hugs. And while we go all out with Christmas celebrations, we also observe Hanukkah which starts next week. What […]
I am not a big fan of musicals. Well, rather, I really dislike musicals. My dislike, however, does not keep me from lapsing into songs my songs throughout the day. One of my least favorite musicals is the Sound of Music. I know that for many that is […]
They hopped, skipped and ran. They giggled and sang. They ate cotton candy topped with lifesavers. They were giddy from it all. Mirth just overwhelmed their senses and being. They rolled around on the grass inhaling its scent. They felt no care in the world. None. They were free to […]
I have been trying to remain calm amidst the large number of storms brewing around me. At times I feel like I am a little paddleboat in the middle of an ocean about to be caught up in a hurricane. But, I am also someone who firmly believes […]
There can be chaos all around There can be white noise There can be a cacaphony There can be cries of pain There can be cries of frustration There can be so much that is wrong Yet, sometimes time can freeze There can be one moment […]
As a kid, I was considered a bit of an odd duck. Well, actually my nickname for a year or two was “flamingo legs”. But that wasn’t because of my apparent weirdness. Apparently, my legs were thin and long as a kid. Then I grew up. I […]
For the last six months or so, I have a friend that has been, sadly, very sick. I believe I have been sharing bits here and there about it. But I can’t share too much out of maintaining a sense of privacy for her and her family. […]
She looked at her image in the mirror. She was wearing her Sunday best. She loved wearing her bonnet. Her makeup was flawless. She was happy, sad and calm. Amazing how one can experience so many emotions at one time. She was ready to go to […]
I don’t tend to do spring cleaning. First off, my allergies are horrendous in the spring. Cleaning, a heavy duty cleaning, in the springtime would probably send me to the emergency room. That’s my story and I’m sticking by it. Seriously, I can’t do spring cleaning. In other […]
I don’t like to make bucketlists. I explained that a while ago. To me a bucket list seems so fatalistic. I suppose it need not be. However, for me, it is so. I know someone dear to me that has been given months to live and […]
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