There were a lot of things we forgot to check out before we put an offer on our house in Maine in 2005. As... Read More
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… on a starry starry morn
I’ve always been a sunrise gal. Don’t get me wrong, sunsets are beautiful. But that soft pink glow, piercing my bedroom window before the break... Read More
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… on living, and learning (and lighting)
The very first house we moved to, all together with Granny and Grampa in 1993, was referred to as ‘The Big Brown House on... Read More
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… on a sick day
Yesterday was a sick day in our house. For only me, really. But, as the old adage goes, if mom ain’t happy, no one’s... Read More
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… on faith, or fate, or what the fuh
I am big on faith. Not so much the religious kind, and most of my religious friends bear with me on this. Which is... Read More
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… on winding through and past the holidays
Last night, after dinner, we sent Mac and Jack on their way. Due to a nutty work schedule just before Christmas, they were able... Read More
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… on a rule-breaking choice for the new year
It probably won’t surprise you that I am not a terrific rule-follower. Like, even with flowers. Christmas is one of my favorite times... Read More
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… on practical perfection
Sam and I have an ongoing argument that involves two words. It goes something like this: Me: “Hey Sam it’s practically Christmas!” Sam: “Ya. Okay,... Read More
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… on the power of inner peace, and joy
I have cousins, whom I kind of love a lot. As a matter of fact, I think they would be surprised at how much... Read More
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… on readying
Every year, for decades, the Christmas season has hosted an event so special… So festive. And anticipated. And magical. And loud. Family Christmas. And it’s... Read More
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… on this dog
Marshal Dillon Dingle came to us about a week after my soul dog, T, left. I still well up thinking of T. Still smile... Read More
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… on soccer dreams, and watershed moments
Whew. A busy few days, somewhat sad too. So welcome to a silly little post on the light and air-y topic of life’s watershed moments.... Read More