Canned goodness It’s a grey, dreary and very muddy day. Yet I’m still in good spirits. The other day, when it was actually sunny and bright, I was feeling a bit down. So this is a welcome change. Then, I was dealing with a disappointment regarding work, as well as […]
Fun with babies
No giraffes were harmed in the taking of this photo Babies are fun to shop for. Truly. Who doesn’t like the cute little shoes, sweaters and socks that line the aisles of baby-centric stores? Anything that’s shrunken down several sizes just begs for the “Awwww!” So finding something for little […]
The things that parents know
Upside-down Emily When you become a parent, you become a member of a club. One that has its own lingo and lore. So if you’re a non-parent, like me, there are times when you’re around these members and you just don’t understand the “speak.” Like the other day when Jolene […]
My, how fast a week goes by!
Memorial Presbyterian Church: St. Augustine, Florida Last Tuesday we were wandering the streets of St. Augustine, with a backdrop of blue skies, flocks of seagulls and great architecture. This Tuesday I’m back in my home office, gazing out on a cold, grey day and the inescapable reality of having to […]
The sweet smell of spring
Note to those who don’t like the word “poop”: read no further. Everyone loves spring, don’t they? The whole idea of saying “So long, winter!” is pretty appealing. The buds on the trees, the warmth on your face, the clear view of the grass for the first time since November. […]
Back to civilization
Gulls: St. Augustine, Florida It figures that the temps here in Michigan would drop once we returned from our tropical trip. It’s March, though, and I fully expect that. I got my five-day boost of sunshine and breezes. It was lovely. Now it’s back to the chilly weather that may […]