A Dream Demolished
There’s something about hearing that your parents’ house has been torn down that drives home the finality of their passing. Dad’s been gone for fifteen years, Mom for seven. An era of my time has vanished, too, held only in my memories, some of which make me cringe but many which warm my heart. My […]
How Not to Disappoint Others
For much of my life, I’ve modeled the behavior of the women who came before me––particularly, my mother, my aunt, and my grandmother. I’ve said, “yes” when I should have said, “no.” I’ve also come to understand that it’s okay to reconsider a former commitment. Changing my mind is okay.
Are You a Stay-At-Home Grandma Now?
Sunday morning, my granddaughters and I were on the patio watching the birds and drawing. Their mama and papa were out on a run. Being a want-to-be artist, I had my set of 48-Prismacolor colored pencils out for us to use, and the girls were delighted that I was sharing. At one point, Abi asked, […]
Mastering Self-Trust and Confidence on the Manitou Incline
I feel like I need to get a jump-start on my physical well-being before I sit down to my computer to write or work on my clients’ projects.
Saying What Needs to Be Said
For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been aware that I’ve swept a couple of distractions under the rug –– one with a friend and one with a client. The “noise” from these two circumstances is getting louder.
Welcome to Mindful Meanderings
I feel like I need to get a jump-start on my physical well-being before I sit down to my computer to write or work on my clients’ projects.