When apple picking leads to planking
When Cody and Nick were little we spent many hours at the playground. I loved to watch them run (and sometimes tumble) and giggle, climb and slide, swing and scream their little heads off practice their outdoor voices, all while absorbing the sunshine and fresh air. Of course I often timed it according to nap time, […]
Unexpected Gratitude
A few weeks ago Paul and I went out together for a little shopping and lunch. I remember it was raining a little bit so we rushed to the car quickly, but just as fast as Paul opened his door and climbed into the driver’s seat, he was getting back out of the car as he grumbled something […]
We were married on a leap year and have a dilemma
I have a bit of a dilemma. Every year that isn’t a leap year this happens. I write Happy Anniversary on the calendar to cover February 28 and March 1. See, back a really long time ago, like in the early 90’s, I was all into numbers. The number 29 was special because is was […]
Happy Valentine’s Day
This photo was taken over 17 years ago of Paul and I and I couldn’t be happier to say he’s still my Valentine. Looking at this photo, one that we were completely unaware was being taken at the time, I can still remember the butterflies in my stomach, the sparkle in my eyes, and the […]
Shoveling is NOT the greener choice when it comes to snow removal
We are being hit with yet another winter storm here in the northeast, yet another reminder and motivator for finding opportunities to move to where the palm trees grow. So school was canceled and Paul got up extra early to take care of the driveway before leaving for work on the slippery roads. The prediction […]
