G is for Gum
Remember the gum we used to get on Halloween? Wrapped in that waxy paper and twirled tight on each side, it was a rock-solid lump of...
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A Weekend of Celebration
Recently my family gathered for our annual reunion. In the past, we’ve met in different cities, coming together to reconnect, enjoy each...
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E is for ... Evie
Without hesitation, the first thing that comes to mind with the letter E is Evie. I don’t remember a time when there wasn’t an Evie....
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D is for ...
Wow, this is a tough one because the word that immediately comes to mind for the letter D is Dad. But I just don’t think I’m ready yet....
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C is for Carousel
I actually don’t like riding the Carousel because I get too dizzy. But I do have fond memories of the musical, Carousel. That was the...
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B is for Butter (fly)
I like butter. (Enter celestial music. Read in a whisper.) When I see a stick of butter on the counter, so perfectly formed, I suddenly...
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A is for ...
Today is the first day of the Alphabet Writing challenge I’ve set up for myself- where I write about anything that starts with the...
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Riding the Wave
You know how when you’ve had a cold or a flu and you haven’t been feeling like yourself for a long time? And then one morning you wake up...
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Alphabet Writing
I stopped writing. It wasn’t a conscious decision. More like I just got busy and allowed it to slip away. Writing has always been a...
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Fly Away
I did it. I dug in deep, pulled up my big girl pants, swallowed hard and moved through the moment I’ve been dreading since becoming a mom....
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Heart Tree
Several months ago I started seeing heart shapes everywhere I looked. I couldn’t seem to get away from them. I’d see hearts in the...
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A Grand Finale
I finally got around to watching the most recent Downton Abbey movie. I love British historical dramas. Always have. Many years ago I...
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it's getting closer
The countdown began the moment our son decided he would be attending college far, far away. (OK, it’s really just a five our plane trip,...
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Reflecting
Recently during our annual family reunion, I had a lovely conversation with my niece, who just completed her first year of college. As...
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Patience
My inner Veruca Salt is raging. Patience is not my strong suit. Sitting in uncertainty and anticipation, allowing things to unfold...
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Enough
I stepped into the kitchen to take a break from my latest writing project. This one’s a screenplay. Fourth draft. My head is spinning...
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Clearing the Path
I recently did something very courageous. I let our older son drive to school. What’s the big deal? Well. I thought I’d be really good at...
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The March of Time
I remember when we brought each of our boys home from the hospital. We’d sit and stare at them, mesmerized, unable to look away. ...
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Blank Canvas
Here I am. Kid’s at school: check. Housework done: check. Errands complete: check. Meals prepped: check. (Who am I kidding? I’m much...
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Listen to the Whispers
For as long as I can remember I’ve loved October. It’s always so nice to feel the crisp air on my body, pull out yummy sweaters, and...
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