Giving Thanks
It is the end of a short work week, the beginning of a long 4-day weekend and just a few hours shy of what will soon be Thanksgiving. This will be my first Thanksgiving post on my…
Goodbye’s All-Around
Halloween has come and will soon be gone. Goodbye Halloween, goodbye October and this weekend we say goodbye to daylight savings. Today also happened to be the day we said goodbye to my boss, who decided to…
Ghouls, Ghosts and Goodies
I missed my mid-week post because it has just been one of those weeks. The day job, my writing, time with the family, family from out-of-town who stayed for a few days, a family birthday, and more…
October Festivities
I truly enjoy this time of year. I enjoy the fall colors, the change in the seasons, even the chilly morning air and threat of oncoming rain. Eventually, we get a bit tired of the rain but…
Grandparents Day
Today is Grandparents Day, a very special day for members of the family who probably do not receive recognition often enough. After all, if it weren’t for them, we would not be here. Grandparents are a special…
Be Independent.
As everyone in the U.S. is celebrating the anniversary of our country’s independence, I’m also thinking about my own independence. While circumstances beyond my control did lead me away from my self-employed business to work for someone…
A Mother’s Day Note
It’s that one special day which happens just once a year…a tribute to all the mothers out there. Of course, I’m sure most mothers would welcome being appreciated all year long but at least this is the…
Not Just Another Day
Today is my birthday. Yes, thank you, happy birthday to me. Some might say it’s just another day and from a certain perspective I guess it is. I’m a year older, but I don’t feel it (and…
Platform Challenge, Days 7 & 8
Happy Easter! I am satisfied after a nice family dinner and I’m tired after a nice long walk to work off some of the extra calories I ate but I’m thankful for what I consider a very…
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Platform Challenge, Day 6
I am a day late in posting the task for Day 6 of the Platform Challenge but I have a very good reason. Yesterday was a work day, of course, but after work my husband took me…