While at a holiday party, after cocktails, a wonderful meal and unique entertainment, the dancing began. Sensing a gentleman surveying my friend I said, “Avoid eye contact at three o’clock”. She replied, “I know where to look and not to look”. She was, of course, talking about this particular social minefield. But what…
Year: 2017
The Cause For The Pause
Struggling to finish my first blog after two weeks away, I couldn’t help but wonder: “Does menopause mean even your creative juices run dry?” — Sister Rain
Even If You Check It, You Have To Carry On
The last evening of my trip to Germany, my suitcase sat on the floor of my hotel room and I sat on top of it. Having purchased quite a few Christmas gifts while in Hamburg, I was going home with more than I had left with and so all my tricks…
Giving November 28th The Bird
The year 2017 has seen many five-year anniversaries for me, which I have documented in several blog posts. They include the adoption of Piper, our orange-fronted conure (a type of parrot) and the death of my mom. And finally, the day I woke up to total darkness on November 28th….
Ringing In The Week
Monday morning: the middle ring. You can either go up or down. Piper made a good choice. May we all do the same.
Pack Friday
I know no one who likes to pack and I would put myself at the top of that list. Even when I travelled regularly for work and had it down to a science, I still hated it. As I prepare for my first big trip in five years, I am…
Many Thanks
Over the last few months I have started each day with gratitude, reflecting on all that I have. Doing so has made every day better and today no less special. And for that I am really grateful. HAPPY THANKSGIVING?
Poultzzzzzzz
It’s said eating turkey makes you sleepy But I propose it’s something more It’s not the tryptophan that will get you It’s all the prep the day before. — Sister Rain
My Dream Catcher Has A Big Hole In It
This morning my husband informed me that I had a bad dream during the night. I then vaguely remembered him waking me up but have no recollection of the nightmare. I asked him how he knew I was in the grasp of some unconscious struggle and he replied, “You said, ‘I’m…
De-Isolating
When I worked fulltime, traveling and also attempting to keep everything running at home, all I ever wanted was time to myself. I know no woman my age who doesn’t long for an empty house every once in a while. Who am I kidding? They want it often. Now, I find…