I'm a list person. I write lots of to-do lists and cross off completed tasks. I'm one of those people who, if I complete a task not originally included on the list, I'll add it and then mark it off. … [Read more...]
May!
May is here again. I always thought that May is as busy as December with all of its end-of-the-year concerts and programs and recitals and presentations and final ballgames. This year will certainly … [Read more...]
Recipe from Irish Encounter
In Irish Encounter, Ellen’s daughter loves her pesto recipe. Since I’m making a batch today (for someone who's coming home for the first time since March!), here’s the one I adapted for my family. … [Read more...]
January Thoughts
Christmas is packed up and stuffed into the attic--even the hold-out ornaments that hid while the first boxes went up the stairs. I found them all and sent them in a left-over box. With Christmas and … [Read more...]
Bumper Sticker Pride?
I’ve never been a bumper sticker kind of person. When our first daughter was born, those Baby On Board placards popped up in vehicles all over the country. I chose not to hang one in my car, though. … [Read more...]
A New Chapter
My house is a tomb today. And I am in mourning. Three college move-ins/visits in five days. No sounds in the house except my laptop's swooshy breathing as it waits for me to add words to the empty … [Read more...]
