Tonight Is…
Tonight, of all nights. Tonight is… Not: Yoga Night. (Class is on break until January – work out on your own. You know the routine.) Trash night. (They will not pick up tomorrow. See to it on Wednesday evening for Read More …
Tag: anticipation
Holidays Holidays
End of the season and still, there are more holidays. Holidays to give us days to look forward to each month. Not only are they predicable, they are already on the calendar. Life is not predictable in most other ways. Read More …
Waiting for the Sun
In between thunderstorms, we spent the day waiting for the sun…and we were not disappointed. It just would rain – without much warning – but, then become bright blue with friendly, white clouds all over again. Taking pictures on blue Read More …
For the Children
Some people may think that the Christmas season is for the children…but I beg to differ. Of course, they are excited – some more than others – for Santa to deliver toys to all the good little girls and boys*. Read More …
Setting the Stage
Performances are best when you take time in setting the stage. The lighting. The decor. The costuming. The music. The sets. The color blocking. Then, cue the actors. As in drama, in life, it is very much and very often Read More …
Long Days Ahead
This past week, with 3 snow events (and counting) have been long, but the longest week is still to come. The last week before Christmas Day means we have seemingly long days ahead. In reality, they are the shortest of Read More …
The 7 Stages of the Holidays
While this may not apply to everyone, here are what I think are the 7 stages of the holidays. Anticipation. Planning. Shopping. Nervousness. Work. Accomplishment. Relief. Many of these stages require coffee, others require patience. Some just need you to Read More …
Worth Waiting
In every way, it was worth waiting to see this band I missed in 1990. I’d bought tickets to see Fleetwood Mac because of the opening act – a little on again, off again punk rock band – Squeeze. After hearing Read More …