It was one of those days where it was hard to leave the warmth and softness of our bed. My husband gave me a kiss before he headed off to work, and I wriggled deeper under the blankets. Guilt finally found me under there, and made me get up and moving. I shuffled and yawned as I coaxed the sheets… Read More
Tibet, prayers, and wonder…
Om mani padme hum, Om mani padme hum. This past July when I was in Tibet I discovered a people who live their faith. It was a humbling thing to observe. My friend Khandro, who spoke almost no English, walked me through the circumnavigation of various Chortens, and guided me through a Tibetan monastery service which included going to the… Read More
Spreading the joy…
It was that time. My annual check-up/pap smear was scheduled for today, and I went forth realizing my new practitioner would get to know me intimately. It’s hard to start over with a new person, especially when that first meeting requires me to spread my legs. Wide. Then there is the boob exam and other nuances my shy nature cringes… Read More
The costs of war…
The voice grew louder and angrier. Heads swiveled to see what the commotion was about, and then just as quickly looked away. The enraged shouting man was a veteran, and it was hard to know how to feel about his outburst. Last Friday was Veteran’s Day combined with the rare 11/11/11. My husband and I decided to stop at the… Read More
Feeling Pudgy…
It’s more of a sense than a knowing really. The eyes glow blue-green from dense shadows. Those eyes hold you in their gaze so you barely notice the crouching form poised to inflict pain. Malice is in her heart as she prepares the attack—there will be no survivors. She waits until you seem unaware and then…argh! Tiny little claws grip… Read More
Letting go, part one…
Our calendar looks like a graffiti artist went wild. Um, that artist would be me. Scribbled in red, green, and blue, I have attempted to make notes in those too-tiny day squares to remind me of upcoming events and deadlines. It would be fun to think I’m in control of all my time but…hahahahahaha. Invitations come in bursts and I… Read More
The glow-down
The glow from my computer screen has become almost hypnotic. Is that good? In a very non-Feng Shui arrangement, my back is to the door of my office as I sit in front of the computer working. Normally that is a non-issue, but on more occasions than I care to admit my husband or son have come up from behind… Read More
Merging families…
The wine glasses clinked from four directions and we said, “Here’s to new relationships!” My husband, our long-time friend and his new lady-friend, and I were enjoying a nice dinner. The point of the evening was to get better acquainted with this new woman in our friend’s life, and it was delightful to see the pink-tinged blush of discovery on… Read More
Learning the hard way…
Have you ever been distracted to the point of being on auto-pilot? Many people mention they don’t remember driving to work, or if they turned off the oven when they left home. Have you ever put the milk in the cupboard and the cereal in the refrigerator? Why are we so preoccupied that we allow routine to numb our brains?… Read More
A woman’s GPS…
The pillow under my head was soft and fluffy, and the top sheet covered “certain” parts of my body. If it wasn’t for my bare back I would have been tempted to snuggle in and take a nap. Tempted, but not attempted. My husband had the video camera ready to roll as soon as Diane came into the room. He… Read More
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