Just Plain Grapes
After my post the other day about feeling conflicted about the recent success of one of my former high school classmates, I wanted to demonstrate that I’m not all sour … Continue reading Just Plain Grapes
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Pattern
This is my photographic response to this week’s photo challenge by The Daily Post. I like taking photos, especially for this type of challenge. I find it leads me to see … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Pattern
The Sour Grapes Test
The other day I found out that I graduated high school with a woman who is now a famous mommy-blogger with a recent New York Times Best Seller. I felt … Continue reading The Sour Grapes Test
Kids Sign the Darnedest Things
We were having a lovely trip to the fabric store. The moment we walked through the door, my daughter paused, took a deep breath and said, “I love the smell … Continue reading Kids Sign the Darnedest Things
The Moon and Mother’s Day: A Post About Writing and Connection
Last night I dreamed I looked up into the night sky and saw suspended there an enormous moon. This moon wasn’t just, “Hey, look at this big moon.” This moon was … Continue reading The Moon and Mother’s Day: A Post About Writing and Connection
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brené Brown My rating: 3 of 5 stars Divided into ten … Continue reading The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
Anticipating Super-Heroism
After two days inside our microwave display, this spider suddenly disappeared. I can only assume that we’re in for a Peter Parker scenario. That will dramatically change my five-year plan.
Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above
This is my photographic response to this week’s photo challenge by The Daily Post. I like taking photos, especially for this type of challenge. I find it leads me to see … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above
New Digs
I’d only planned to change my header image. I found a font I liked, printed out a reference sheet, put on my sun hat, swept the driveway, then knelt in … Continue reading New Digs
Weekly Photo Challenge: Culture
This is my photographic response to this week’s photo challenge by The Daily Post. I like taking photos, especially for this type of challenge. I find it leads me to see … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Culture
Bookends: April 2013
The first day of each month, I’m posting a summary of what I read the previous month and what I plan to read in the coming month. I would love … Continue reading Bookends: April 2013
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn My rating: 3 of 5 stars This was my post-Gulliver’s Travels palate-cleanser read, and for this purpose, it worked just fine. It engaged me to … Continue reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Imperfect Happiness 