The Sweetest Thing

On Friday, after spending most of the day away from home, my final stop included that of our town post office to collect our mail. As usual, I had managed to arrive right at their busy time. The local schools were dismissing their students and some of the townspeople had finished up their shifts for …

Point of View

My job starts again tomorrow. Times are volatile with the Omicron variant settling in and positive case counts climbing. I’m definitely apprehensive about going back. There are a lot of us together in a small space all day long. Constant reminders are needed about proper masking, sanitizing, and distancing as best we can given that …

2022 Wisdom from Eeyore, Winnie-the-Pooh and… Sylvester Stallone?

Another year is hours away and all of the familiar sayings at New Year’s come to mind, including the Scottish song, “Auld Lang Syne”. As I look up the song’s origin, it seems as though there is some debate as to who to credit the lyrics with; nevertheless, we all try our best to sing …

Wonderment

Christmastime, for those of us who celebrate, often elicits feelings of nostalgia as we think back to our younger selves and (hopefully) the family traditions that made us feel warm inside. For me, everything about Christmas was welcome—the tree, the sparkling lights, the baking, the visits to and fro, the turkey dinners, and of course, …

Star Struck?!

It happened one week ago today. I was on my last, unexpected stop after a VERY long working day and some running of errands. With the holiday season approaching, I was likely one of many charged with the task of gift buying. The time was nearing seven o’clock; an all-too familiar weeknight hour, and I …

Waiting…

Waiting is the hardest thing to do, Waiting means anticipation, Anticipation is one’s hopefulness, Hopefulness makes for opportunity, Opportunity awaits, Grab hold!

More Than You Could Ever Know

Charlie brown is trying his best and so are we! Taking care of a loved one beyond the usual measures can be very demanding and as a result, fatiguing. Likely, many of you can attest to that if you’ve ever had a sick child, an elderly parent, an injured spouse, a teething baby, a rambunctious …

Fast, Then Slow

I set out, My mind is busy, As usual. Quick steps at first, Then, I begin to slow, My path lies ahead. I choose my route, A familiar crunch, Echoes beneath my feet. I stop, I breathe, I feel. I begin again, A thread of hay, In my hands. Twisting, Twirling, Curling. The leaves sway, …

My Friend, Summer

My friend, Summer, Where did you go? I’m missing you already, Didn’t you know? My friend, Summer, Can you stay a bit longer? I really wish you would, Or… are you a goner? My friend, Summer, Is my request too late? I surely hope not, Are you open to debate? My friend, Summer, Don’t you …

Holiday Binge-Eating

I’m pretty careful about what I eat for many reasons, but our holiday has changed that… for now. I’ve had more no-no foods and drinks than I’ve had in a VERY long while. It’ll definitely be time to return to some clean eating when we get home. Luckily, I’ve managed to keep up with my …