Just when it seemed we’d reached an understanding, another email landed in my inbox. Fully expecting an “okay” or “thank you for understanding,” I opened up to find a short novel staring back at me. *sigh* As I read the words, my head began to … [Continue reading]
Footprints in the dirt
Civilization felt a million miles away but I could see signs that other humans had also touched the very spot I'd reached. I was a short 5 miles on the dirt trail, enjoying beautiful hillside views, and feeling like I was the only one in the world -- … [Continue reading]
Us vs. the Black & Grey
For the most part, the serious of 3 short scrimmages felt like practice -- which was exactly the intent. However, when the black and grey take the field, the rowdies come out of the woodwork and try to take the fun right out of it all. Our kids did a … [Continue reading]
paparazzi style
Family and friends are slowly getting used to my obsession with photographing anything and everything -- including them. A while back, I overheard BoBo telling his friends "My Mom is like the paparazzi." These days, he recognizes the value in … [Continue reading]
No, this is not my snuggie
Dressing for work in the summer is like dressing to spend the day in San Francisco. You must have layers as you never know how chilly it will be. The jacket which I usually have at work was taken to football practice the other night. So today, I … [Continue reading]