About Ghosts

Tonight, I participated in a local tour about ghosts with stories that literally make up some components of the history of our town, our region and, incidentally, our country. Are they all real situations? Well. The people were real. The Read More …

To Be Special

All in all, the summer – the days we live – do not have to be special to be perfect. They just have to be. Spent together. Labor Day is a day meant to rest, to take a break and Read More …

Water Is So Nice

Being on the water is so nice, when calm seas and clear views are a part of the experience. Of course, the weather is completely unpredictable and for all of our advances in science, technology and even weather forecasting – Read More …

Able Enough

All your adult life, as parents, you wait for the day when your kids are able enough to do chores. You start out small. Put away your toys. Put your laundry in the hamper. Clear your plate. Bring in the Read More …

Little By Little

Progress being made each day, each week and every month – little by little. Now, not today, but only a few tomorrows from now, all at once is how it will feel. Our baby…who isn’t really – she is a Read More …

Old-Timey

“Hey mom and dad, let’s watch one of those old-timey movies, you know, the ones you watched when you were a teenager.” Ugh. You know, when you had to go to the drive in because they didn’t have movie theaters Read More …

One More Thing

Just when you think that you have done everything…every thing on your list…there is just one more thing to do. Laundry Make lunch Make breakfast – or coffee – or both Go Shopping Read e-mail Take notes Pay your bills Read More …

Just Missed It

Darn. That was my favorite song from the whole play and I just missed it. That wasn’t the only thing…there was also: the express train home on a Friday night. the car turning in front of you unexpectedly. the text Read More …