It seems nearly impossible now to turn off my thoughts. There is time to muse, restless nights to worry within, sudden vivid dreams , and opportunity for quiet in our days. I took a long and meandering bike ride this morning, and the undulating pavement and path with little logic or destination, matched what was […]
What day is it? Wednesday? Saturday? Is anyone else having this conversation with yourself when you wake up in the morning? I am losing touch with the calendar the farther and farther we delve into this life of quarantine. I am also regularly engaging in inner conflict: Yes! I love being home / get me […]
March was a month to remember, wasn’t it? I will vividly recall the Thursday evening I spent in my classroom packing up my school bag after being told to take everything I might need in case I couldn’t come back to the building. Even then, I did not clearly understand what was ahead. I said […]
How are you doing today? In all things that matter, we are well. Healthy, safe, fed, warm. In things of less significance, today got a little … long. Not that there isn’t plenty to do. I can always wash the wood floor. I certainly have work to plan. I could clean out the pantry. But. […]
As soon as we knew that “school” would happen at home for while, we talked to Harper and Jameson about the things we wanted to be sure to include. One of their favorites from summer time were family book days. “Can we do those, mom?” Harper asked. I was thrilled to oblige. The weather forecasted […]
It seems like people either love or hate soda bread. The classic Irish version has caraway seeds and currents, both of which are polarizing ingredients. And sometimes, these sweet little loaves can be dry and chew like rock candy. To be fair though, most are completely delightful. Hot soda bread makes me happy! I do […]
So these are some strange times. All at once, I can’t believe how fast and slow it has all seemed to evolve. The rumblings at first seemed distant and their vibrations slow to move toward our lives. I look back and think sadly, why didn’t I listen to my world neighbors’ news more closely? The […]
Hello, reader friends out there. Today was beautiful in Colorado, sunny and almost 70 degrees. Tomorrow, it looks like the clouds may roll back in and wet us. Such as it is during these in-between-spring days. I hope that your warm days are filled with sun, outside fun, and fresh air, and I hope your […]
I tried, January and February, I really did. I tried to like you. I tried to embrace you. I am sorry. I am ready to say goodbye. And darn you, February, going and adding one more day to yourself this year (Happy Birthday, Leap Year Babies). I know that gratitude is the key to happiness… […]
The last time Jason and I were in a casino, we had to ask where to put our quarters. We did not realize that the days of inserting actual coins were long gone and that everything had become digitalized. In addition to this naiveté, we were also the first of our group that night to […]
