Math has never been my strong suit but after being home from Germany for twelve days and still waking up at 4 a.m., there is only one thing to do: Go back six hours to counteract the six hours ahead that have messed me up. Christmas in Hawaii. It’s only…
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…
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
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…
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….
Monday morning: the middle ring. You can either go up or down. Piper made a good choice. May we all do the same.
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…
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?
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
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…
