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
Chocolate
Okay. It is no big secret that many women crave chocolate. It is also no big secret that many women would rather savor a choclate moment than a moment with the men in their lives. I’ll still take my husband over chocolate, but he knows it’s a fine line. Today I was feeling off balance–like there is too much to do in… Read More
Thicker than water
Lately I’ve been a magnet for people wishing to unload a few heavy emotions. While I’m glad I can be a safe haven, there are times I question why I am to serve this role. For example, the other day I was donating blood. The very nice Red Cross worker directed me on where to put my arm, handed me… Read More
