My Failed Attempt At A Gratitude Journal

Awhile ago my son shared a conversation he had with his friend. She said that when she died she wanted everything erased. Journals, diaries and unfinished manuscripts were to be burned. Hard drive wiped clean and all evidence erased. My son on the other hand said he would rather that we find everything he had … Continue reading My Failed Attempt At A Gratitude Journal →

Back In The Hockey World

When I was younger, two of my children played hockey. It wasn't my scene back then but I went and supported them just as I do now with my Grandchildren. My husbands goal in retirement was to be able to help our kids with their kids. He saw himself bringing the Grands to practice and games if … Continue reading Back In The Hockey World →

When A Man Whistle’s At Me

I say that as if it is a regular occurrence. The truth of the matter is it has been quite a few decades since a man has whistled at me. It happens gradually doesn't it. We age. Men slowly stop looking. My brother in laws wife once said women dress for men when we are young but dress for women … Continue reading When A Man Whistle’s At Me →

Dating… my how things have changed

Awhile after my husband died, my children, on separate occasions, gave me permission to date. I knew they were trying to ease my mind but I wasn't in the space or mindset to ever think about spending time with another man. After 36 plus years, I was in a rut. A nice comfortable rut. The … Continue reading Dating… my how things have changed →

The Proportions Are All Wrong

I made a little Asian inspired dish for lunch today. A little chopped turkey. Some carrots and cabbage. Egg noodles. And of course all the spices and sauces that made the Asian dishes so incredibly yummy. The hot steaming bowl is just so incredible and I sit by my window with my book beside me to enjoy lunch. I twirl the … Continue reading The Proportions Are All Wrong →

Devils Advocate

We all know these people. The ones who oppose something you believe in just because. Many times it is done just to create conflict or to cause a debate. Now I am not talking about people who truly don't agree with your point of view. That is a whole other matter. A devils advocate choses the opposing argument for the … Continue reading Devils Advocate →

Seeing Life From Both Sides (I get it now Joni)

As the New Year comes around, once again we like to reflect on the past year and we decide what we want to change or perhaps fix. Now I am at an age where my reflections aren't just on the last year, but on how many years have come and gone. While this is a time when … Continue reading Seeing Life From Both Sides (I get it now Joni) →

He Started It…

I was watching a show called Reacher the other night. Binged an entire season as I folded laundry. Obviously I have too many clothes as it had been quite some time since did laundry. The main character is a huge beefy guy with an intense sense of right and wrong. Partial spoiler alert... He kills a lot of people in … Continue reading He Started It… →

It’s The Little Things…

Once in awhile, when we slow down and look around, we realize that we miss so much of life in our rushing world. What we miss are the little things. These are the moments that bring focus and clarity to the normally confused world. It isn't about gifts exactly, rather, its about all the minute … Continue reading It’s The Little Things… →

We Are All Unique… Why Do We Try So Hard To Be The Same?

As usual, when I think back to my childhood I am reminded of my feelings of being different. Not in a bad way. Just more that I didn't seem to care about the same things as other kids. When I loved something I embraced it with my whole being. Like the game two square. Grade … Continue reading We Are All Unique… Why Do We Try So Hard To Be The Same? →