Just a Memory

The charming piece of wood furniture you see pictured above has survived ten moves with me over the years. Serving a different purpose each time, it’s held everything from baby toys to fitness equipment. Now painted white, the old wood continues to reveal itself underneath the chipped paint. No amount of tightening can take away … Continue reading Just a Memory

I’m no poet, but i get to…

Weekends used to be for sleeping in. That’s how it’s always been. Now, weekends and weekdays are greeted in the same way, I get to wake up early every day. Before the sun shines bright, I get to wake up early and write. I get to move my body and exercise. I get to organize … Continue reading I’m no poet, but i get to…

Breathing with a Plan

“The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” I’m sure you’ve heard this contradictive proverb before. How can good intentions lead to hell? I don’t believe that they lead us straight to hell, but good intentions alone won’t get us very far. There are countless sentences that I begin with; “I plan on…”, “I’m … Continue reading Breathing with a Plan

Rewards

My husband loves yard work. Me, I tend to stick to the inside chores. I have all my life. Growing up and not having a yard to take care of, I didn’t learn or appreciate what it takes to maintain one, but my husband grew up doing his assigned outside duties. One beautiful, blue-skyed day, … Continue reading Rewards