My Father’s Day

Today I woke up to my dear friend’s post on Facebook :

“Blessed to get to spend this day with three amazing dads….my Dad, hubby, and father-in-law…love them all! Happy Father’s Day everyone!”

This is the first Father’s Day I am not with my husband or children, but I’m in NY with my dad, and . . . → Read More: My Father’s Day

Just….A Beach Day

Today was the ultimate beach day. The weather was 80 degrees, low humidity, warm sun, perfect breeze. The tide was coming in when my husband and I plopped our chairs on the shore. We set up camp and settled in with music and drinks to wait for the tide to reach our toes.

I . . . → Read More: Just….A Beach Day

Things, Things, Things!

Ah..the things of my life…money, writing, new business, health, relationships,..all the things that keep life interesting. There will always be issues in these things that need to be dealt with on a daily basis. I spent a lifetime trying to “put all of these to bed” so I could finally relax and be happy. It . . . → Read More: Things, Things, Things!

The Day After Bikram

After a night on my daughter's couch I found myself awake and ready to go at 5am. Of course, being on a couch, I found myself awake more than once throughout the night and while feeling ready to get up, I was still tired after the wonderful day with my daughter, the food and drink, . . . → Read More: The Day After Bikram

Such A Peaceful Night

The campfire is about to be lit. The trees are still. The air is crisp and cool, heavy with the smell of the ocean. The sunset is quietly brilliant. Boston daughter and friends have left. NY daughter remains one more night to hang with Mom and Dad. They trickle out at the end of the . . . → Read More: Such A Peaceful Night

Contemplating…

Conversation this morning:

Me: I’m contemplating having some of that chicken and vegetables we had last night. Daughter: Do you believe her? She contemplates what she’s contemplating to do!

I love my kids. I love their takes on my personality and who I am. Listening to my kids talk about me is better than looking . . . → Read More: Contemplating…

Vacation Day – LOL!

Boston daughter and friend arrived around nine last night. We sat up talking and working on a Bota Box of wine. Some time around 2am my daughter swung her arm, her wine glass broke, and we called it a night. I said goodnight to them and went to bed because I told them I was . . . → Read More: Vacation Day – LOL!

Busy Day

The gang arrives for the holiday weekend tonight. This morning finds their room still filled with all the stuff I couldn’t find a place for when redoing an upstairs room. The dining room is littered with the mess from redoing the downstairs bedroom. The bathrooms need attention and then there’s the floors. I could feel . . . → Read More: Busy Day

It’s Not Drama! Who Knew?

Yesterday was one of those days where bad news of death, misfortune, and broken relationships hit me from all sides, along with those “I’m not talking to you!” “Fine!” conversations. A day that would be normally deemed high drama. And now, just flashing at the top of my screen, Donna Summer just died. (RIP Donna) . . . → Read More: It’s Not Drama! Who Knew?

Controlling Controlling

Today was women’s bible study day and we were finishing our last session on control. Andy Stanley, in the video, made a statement about controlling people that was profound. He said:

“You can’t control someone and love them at the same time.”

It struck me that must be why God gave us free will. God . . . → Read More: Controlling Controlling