The afternoon turning out to be a free one for me, and the day finally warm and springlike after what was probably the most ridiculous winter I’ve ever experienced, I took it upon myself to take a long walk around my neighborhood — specifically around a large, rambling park with a lake, not far from … Continue reading
There are the enjoyable parts of the holidays — the time off from regular duties, the seeing of friends and family that you don’t get to see on a day-to-day basis, the holiday foods that make this time of year special (in my case, chex mix and shrimp dip for the savory, anything with chocolate … Continue reading
Looks like I have tendonitis in my left knee (and a little bit in my right), brought on by repetitive stress at work (did you know children are small and require you to constantly bend down?) and my own stubborn “walk-it-off” approach to the pain. So I’ve taken the past two nights off of … Continue reading
Lately, when friends or family ask me what’s new, I find I’ve been saying, “Also, I’m writing again.” I feel sheepish when I say that, because what does that mean, necessarily? Is it an ambition, or a hobby, or just a way of letting people know that I am functional? I’m trying to figure out … Continue reading
