At the risk of being branded a heretic, unAmerican, or a millennial, I have to admit, I'm not a huge Country music fan. I do, however, have several Country Music artists and quite a few singles on rotation on my phone. I Love Kenny Rogers wake up rasp, Willie Nelson's plaintive clarity, Dolly Parton's sass,... Continue Reading →
I love to walk in the woods. One of my favorite places to walk my dog is like a little patch of heaven. At some points, you can actually believe you were miles and miles away from everything and everyone - even if it is just an illusion. Most of the trails are simple trails... Continue Reading →
I love the sound of the leaves fluttering down from stately maples and the rustle and crunch of each step as I walk this time of year. I revel in the cold rain of autumn and constant, in waves, or lashing against the bay window. I actually enjoy the grey sky. The symphony of colors... Continue Reading →
I have much to do, my friends. And, while it may seem frivolous to take a walk in the woods when there is so much to do - I need it to clear my head. The lonesome sound of the quiet woods, the wind gently blowing the treetops, the leaves and acorns fluttering and plopping... Continue Reading →
You've changed. Â She confessed. You used to own it! You owned Albany, You owned AP, everything you touched you owned because you're brilliant. But... now... you sound defeated. Your confidence... it's... you never gave a shit about what anyone said or thought because you were so good. You need to remember who you were three... Continue Reading →
Sitting alone on the steps, contemplatively leaning on the plate glass window, my daughter watched me as I walked into church a few weeks ago. It was that weird in-between time after Sunday school is over but before the church service has officially begun. I sat down next to her waiting for my other child to... Continue Reading →
After things have collapsed around us, it's tempting to collapse with it. The weight of broken dreams, broken relationships, broken lives or careers is so massive it can weigh you down, trap you, cripple your mobility, and crush your spirit. What is that ineffable quality that some people have that preserves them during these times? What... Continue Reading →
I love the end of summer. Sounds strange doesn't it - I mean, I'm sure I've told you how much I love the warm weather, but the end of summer is lovely. When the weather gets a bit cooler and the mornings are crisp - it doesn't feel at all like the end, but more... Continue Reading →
The wind has stopped blowing, the rain has stopped falling, the damage has been done, and now all that is left is to pick up the pieces after the storm. So much energy and attention are paid to the lead-up, the preparation, the anticipation of the storm, that by the time it is over, everyone... Continue Reading →
Last year I grew basil, thyme, stevia, and tomato. It was my first foray into the home garden scene. This year, I grew basil, thyme, mint, tomato, and peppers. The herbs and tomato plants have done well - the peppers, I planted using seeds from peppers I had bought. So my first peppers are only... Continue Reading →
Have you ever found yourself between a rock and a hard place - forced to make a Scylla & Charybdis decision? Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. I must confess - I am a HUGE fan of C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of... Continue Reading →
What is it about babies that makes you want to create something beautiful? Why are new beginnings so exciting - even when they aren't your own? Whether it's a new baby, the start of a new school year, a new job, career, or chapter in one's life - the start of something new can be... Continue Reading →
