"Hell week," as they call it, has come to an end…and now the fun really begins. And by "fun," I mean "work." HARD WORK! YaYa, who is still rubbing arnica gel on his left forearm and taking doses of acetaminophen and ibuprofen for total body … [Continue reading]
That's a rhetorical question, actually. But as I look around my yards -- dying front lawn despite my efforts to keep it watered, ripped up back lawn thanks to Simba (aka Lil Yelp) running circles around it like a tasmanian devil -- I wonder how these … [Continue reading]
Lately, I've felt like a slug. I move slowly, dragging my body here and there…or so it seems. And no matter what I do, I cannot seem to kick it into gear. But I'm trying. Trying to take it easy on body and on my mind...and let go of the tendency … [Continue reading]
Watching my niece interact with this butterfly reminded me of when I was her age: young, playful, and curious. In particular, I remember chasing butterflies in the rose garden with my best friend, Cindy. I also remember giggling as we played around … [Continue reading]
Occasionally, a flood of emotions rolls in from out of nowhere and knocks you down. Such was the case yesterday evening, though the sadness began creeping its way in along with the back pain that showed up just after lunch. Reminding me that I ought … [Continue reading]