A distant train whistle sounds as I sit with tea, FurButt at my slippered feet, and this reminds me of when we lived on Washington in Dunkirk, during the early years of our marriage. Good times. ❤ As Steven refurbishes the lower apartment there now, I can’t help but recall so many memories. Vivid. Visceral.Continue reading “Stop, Look, & Listen”
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Prince Says So
What jazzes you? What sets you on fire, speaks to you, makes sense, and gets your attention? Movies? Parties? Cookbooks? Shopping? Yoga? Scrolling? For me: words. For me: music. I am a lush for lyrics! Every day, I start my day with a walk (FurButt Gigi needs to poop and smell every single fire hydrantContinue reading “Prince Says So”
HEAVENLY THOUGHTS
“Mrs. Glasier, how do you get to heaven?” asked the kindergarten children. “How do YOU think you get to heaven, children?” and each had an answer… “Be nice to your sister.” Yep! “Be sure not to lie to mommy about who ate the cookies.” Yep! “Help my babysitter with my little brother because he criesContinue reading “HEAVENLY THOUGHTS”
Anticipaaaaation!
Lately I’ve been pondering the difference between “anticipation” and “expectation.” If there is one… and I’m feeling like there is. For me, at least. Anticipation: look forward to Expectation: a strong belief that something should happen I’m splitting hairs, I know. Wordsmith, me. But hear me out. There is a definite difference in the feelContinue reading “Anticipaaaaation!”
A Prayer
It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are. e. e. cummings Abba, share your heart with me. Wake me up where I am yet asleep. Bring me to life where I am yet dead. Open my eyes where I am yet blind. Open my ears where I am yet deaf. OpenContinue reading “A Prayer”
Why Do I Race?
Why? I’ve been asked why… why I race. Why I train and run and run and train and then line my cheeks up to the start line and go. Head feet-long and heart-strong to that blessed finish line. Well, it’s not for the bling. Though to say it doesn’t matter is a big fat lie.Continue reading “Why Do I Race?”
Holes
Friends, True story: Hubs and I have had the absolute blessing of being raised by five amazing souls. They’re all adults now and adore us, which we’re kinda in shock about since we didn’t get it all “perfect” — which goes to show you that forgiveness, compassion, and a sense of humor go a realContinue reading “Holes”
The Hungry Caterpillar
So… you find yourself not quite “there” and you’re doubting… you’re doubting yourself, your destiny, your purpose, your whole damn existence. Maybe you feel like other people are doubting you too. But what if you’re not lost? What if you haven’t screwed it up beyond all recognition? What if you’re just a smooshy thing inContinue reading “The Hungry Caterpillar”
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