Category Archives: Reflections
November 21
Back to meandering. It’s a time to be thankful, but there are days where I just don’t feel that way. So how do I take a step back and evaluate, to find something, anything to appreciate in it’s fullest. I … Continue reading
Waiting for Norma
My cousin Norma passed away a couple of weeks ago and the memorial service was held on August 31st, which would have been her 78th birthday. As a child I was always confused by the whole cousin thing, as she … Continue reading
Jynx in the Mirror
I’m knitting a pair of generic gray socks for the Husbeast, using odds and ends of yarn from my mom. Only problem is that she gave me yarn that is two different weights, so I may not have enough. If … Continue reading
Self Reflection
Not feeling really wordy these days, but I don’t want ignore my blog either. So here are a few photos that I took yesterday. The peach color comes comes across like freckles scattered over my child’s face, as if it … Continue reading
Breathing Room
Life doesn’t give me much breathing room. I find myself coming up for gasps of air between work, the kids, the pets, Husbeast and poorly attempted household maintenance. Finding a sense of balance isn’t easy and I have been trying … Continue reading
Signs of Spring
Unlike my own gardens, the planters at work change with the seasons. My bulbs are just starting to poke through the earth, while the ones at work get a jump start by planting them ready to go. 73/365 Today I … Continue reading
A sprinkling of snow
It probably won’t be here in the morning, but for now it is pretty. There is something about winter. The crispness of the air, clouds full of the expectation of snow, while children lay sleepless in anticipation of the no … Continue reading
Reflections
The Christmas tree has been dismantled, break for the kids will be over in the morning and life goes on as usual. I was kind of sad to see the Christmas tree go though. It was one of the prettier … Continue reading
Silliness and other musings
Saturday we finally got our tree. Only a week later than we had intended, but some years are like that. We had fun though and despite the good nature of the squabbling, came home with a very nice Nobel Fir. … Continue reading
Perspective
Elizabeth Edwards died today of breast cancer. It makes me sad that women are still dying of this disease. She fought with dignity and grace, in the face of more adversity than many of us ever face. I greatly admire … Continue reading