Sorry to blather on about my husband, but he is the best part of my day. I’ve been feeling the dings and dents of stress lately…I have homework to do, lots going on in my personal life, friends who are in a low place and need comforting, and so on. I mentioned that I was going to chain myself to… Read More
When is Middle Life?
When I was growing up it seemed like all the men and women in our small farm community were old. They weren’t of course, it was just my childish lens on the world. I was listening to a piece on NBC’s Today Show and the “expert” was saying that our life expectancy has increased, so is middle age the same as it used… Read More
Rock On, Booker
In Minnesota, the warm days of summer are a treasured collection. I have a favorite wicker rocker on our deck that is my get-away and read spot. For some reason, Booker has decided this is now his favorite spot too. He sits on the chair and actually rocks. Other times he keeps track of what we are doing in the… Read More
Hair, there, and everywhere
There seems to be a slow recognition of change as we age. We are surprised when we look in the mirror and discover a new wrinkle. And it’s not like it’s some tiny thing…it’s more like a valley running through your face complete with rock climbers and alpine skiers. How was it not there the day before? My friend Jodi… Read More
Angel Wings
I met with my friend, Jodi Baglien today. Jodi is an Essential Oil Therapist, but that is a thin veneer to all of who she is and all of what she does. One of her newest blends contains a secret oil that almost makes the spiritual tangible. I keep a mister with the blend handy, spritz myself daily, and allow the mist… Read More
Nouns and Verbs
The other day I was meeting a new friend for tea and conversation. We were in that funky stage of a relationship where you want to share enough stories to be interesting, but not so many that one of you exits. Quickly. Vicki was sharing a juicy memory when she suddenly stopped. Her eyes roamed the walls and ceilings. Then she… Read More
