Confessions I have a confession to make. I did not start this blog because I was thrilled by the idea of sharing my inner thoughts with complete strangers - I'm actually a pretty private person. I didn't start the blog to supplement some business venture or to make online friends - though some of you... Continue Reading →
It's always around my mother's birthday that the tiny pangs of sadness turn to harpoons of loss. She was the soundtrack of my life. The old playlist still makes its way into my consciousness more often than you might think for a grown woman. Yet, I cannot imagine so many of my life's experiences without... Continue Reading →
What I Wish I'd Known About Concussions Right after that drunk driver hit me, I didn't know what to do. Duh! I had a concussion! And, for anyone who has ever had one, you know that having one makes thinking, organizing, and planning very difficult. Today, a year and a half into trying to recover... Continue Reading →
He was only about three or four at the time, and since my mother enjoyed walks in the great outdoors, he was her constant companion. Mom loved to tell the story. The boy grew increasingly quiet during this walk. Older now, he noticed more and understood his surroundings better. What's wrong? Mom asked, only to discover his... Continue Reading →
Forgotten Pieces There are times I look back at my life and think, "That's not me anymore." These are not bad habits per se, though there are some of those too, but things I wish I hadn't lost. These are forgotten pieces, crowded out by the ebbs and flows of life. Sometimes life gets so... Continue Reading →
Dandelion Invasion For most gardeners and lawn owners, dandelions are the bane of their existence. With deep taproots and efficiently far-reaching seedings, dandelions can be almost impossible to banish. I've seen homeowners who turn into weed-hunting maniacs if one crops up on their meticulously manicured lawns. God forbid a rough wind spreads the wispy seedlings!... Continue Reading →
