When spring comes and the mornings are sunny and warm enough to sit outside, Sunday mornings become a feast for the senses. I like to take my steaming coffee out to the deck and sit quietly, sipping slowly, and drinking in not only the coffee but also the sights, sounds, and smells of the morning. … Continue reading Sunday Morning
Rest
I feel like I've been going full-steam ahead for a while now. Between studying for and taking certification and endorsement tests to substitute teaching as much as I can to try to get my foot back in the employment door, I am using more intellectual energy than I have in a long time. I have … Continue reading Rest
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Speedbumps
Healing doesn’t happen in a straight line. After my divorce, I thought it would be a sprint to “fully healed,” and I couldn’t have been more wrong. Speedbumps occur at regular and not-so-regular intervals. They’re reminders that any sort of loss, grief, or heartbreak may never completely heal even if you grow into a much … Continue reading Speedbumps
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5 Strategies of a Non-drinker
When I stopped drinking six years ago, I wasn’t sure how I was going to navigate social situations. Alcohol is a part of so many occasions, and I didn’t completely realize that until I removed alcohol from the equation. I wasn't going to stop socializing altogether, so I came up with some strategies to be … Continue reading 5 Strategies of a Non-drinker
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Do You Need An Assist?
I used to have trouble asking for help. I think it’s because somewhere along the line, I got it in my head that because I was a smart person, I should be able to figure things out and do them on my own. I’ve gotten better at asking for help as I’ve gotten older, though, … Continue reading Do You Need An Assist?
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Perspective
I was recently beating myself up over past life choices. I mean, I was going at it in my head like nobody’s business to the point of tears. I’ve done some stupid things in my life that have had lasting consequences, and when you get to be a half-century old, you start to look at … Continue reading Perspective
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For You, A
My friend died this morning. She was a force. I met her when she was pregnant with her second child, and I remember thinking she was one of the most beautiful people I had ever been around. Not only because she was physically lovely, but also because her humor, kindness, and grace were absolutely magnetic. … Continue reading For You, A
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Counting Blessings
The end of a half-century is a good time to take stock of the things in your life for which you’re grateful, don’t you think? I chose 50 things for obvious reasons. They’re in no particular order because blessings are blessings. Period. My parents have stayed together providing a loving, stable home for me to … Continue reading Counting Blessings
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50’s Doorstep
I started my 40’s a decade ago with a kick-ass, blow-out party that my then-husband threw for me. It was the best party I had ever been to, and that’s still the case. My kids were 5 and 9. My marriage, I thought, was solid. I was looking forward to continuing our life as a … Continue reading 50’s Doorstep
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New Adventures in Cooking
I used to hate cooking. I hated every aspect of it – the planning, the shopping, the prepping, and the actual cooking. I don’t know why. I guess it just felt like a chore – a lot of work without much payoff. Turns out, I was wrong. Cooking is actually pretty amazing. I’m in a … Continue reading New Adventures in Cooking
