So, it’s what, Day 23? Something like that. It’s fascinating to observe things, some that are coming out of my psyche, some physical observations, plus seeing choices I make start to change to fit the circs. Here are some random observations I’ve made. I had already put off going to the hairdresser for many weeks...
I’ve been thinking a lot about the nature of creativity these days. It struck me when Dave (my musician husband) was feeling badly about himself because he hadn’t done any composing that day, that I never feel badly about not composing. The fact is, I’ve never felt the least natural impulse to compose, never been...
Okay, after my “try-to-stay-positive” post of a few days ago, I had a really bad day yesterday. Nothing happened to me; I didn’t get sick, find out I lost my job, or run out of toilet paper, but I was still feeling bummed out (no pun intended) all day. I’ve been trying to emulate Dave,...
This may be a temporary state, but if it lasts long enough it’ll feel like normalcy. This is day six by my count since I (and scads of others) have had my work canceled and the powers that be have told us to kindly stay away from one another. Ordinarily I’m not one to look...
If you have ever had a blog or a website, you know that it takes a certain amount of patience and persistence to maintain it. Not to mention money. I know there are free blog sites available, but I’ve had this one for a long time, I’m quite attached to it and I understand how...
Someone asked me lately whether I regretted having children so young (I was 25 when Erica was born, 28, with Travis). It’s not the first time I’ve been asked, and I usually just brush off the question, because the easy answer is no. However, this time I paused and thought about the major milestones of...
Right up front I’ll admit that I’m one of those women. I’m “that age” and “I’m letting things go”. Occasionally I ask myself if I should be trying a little harder, but let’s walk through why I’m tempted not to. First of all, let’s talk about makeup. I’ve never worn much makeup and now when...
Happy 2020, dear readers! I haven’t written a word in ages so it really seems time to rectify that. It is the beginning of the year, the decade and already getting close to the middle of the first month. How does that happen so fast? We had a really special holiday with our children and...
Today it’s both. Double whammy. I’ve been thinking about how things like rainy days can affect one’s mood and outlook. It can be hard to handle, especially considering the month of November is the gloomiest on the calendar, in my opinion. I’ve always seen it that way… the leaves are gone…the snow hasn’t arrived to...
The heat is getting to me. I even have A/C (not central, but still, it helps…) and I still feel it. I went to a class at the gym and then to the bank and I’m still recovering hours later. I looked at the temperature and it’s a mere 30C, I can’t even fathom how...