John Adams series on HBO Springtime Long walks in the woods A visit from my sister Planning my trip to Scotland Weekend getaways Reading books lined up in my queue: Persuasion, The Children of Hurin, John Adams
Now why didn’t I think of that?
I have been trying to figure out for years why I am rendered completely useless when it comes to making certain decisions, yet I can be insanely successful in other areas of my life. It's no secret to those close to me that I have been unable to make progress and make decisions about certain... Continue Reading →
List of things to look forward to in 2008 (version 1)
Personal overnight retreat in Middleburg with Marybeth to work on plans for the future Annual Lord of the Rings Trilogy marathon at the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse Birthday weekend trip with my best friend Dawn - vineyard tours, hikes in the Shenandoah, day at the spa, shopping, and staying at a B&B built in the early... Continue Reading →
Parents guide for surviving the teen years: 5 rules I live by
I used to think that raising toddlers was a nightmare, until my own woke up one day and turned 15. Don't get me wrong, toddlers are EXTREMELY challenging, but I would take that challenge any day over the teen syndrome. Once in a while I see a glimpse of that sweet, good-natured boy that I... Continue Reading →
The Book of Bad Choices
I was working on my laptop at the dining room table the other day when my 9 year old daughter came running downstairs with some paper in-hand, asking if she could talk to me. She sat down in the chair next to me and told me that I needed to pay attention for this. I... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving Magic
Dear Mom - It's Thanksgiving day today and I am home with my family. Thanksgiving is usually my favorite holiday but I am just not feeling festive today. This does not mean I am not thankful, just not very festive. When I was young you used to make holidays magical. I usually do that too,... Continue Reading →
Life Choices – all mixed up in overthink
Dear Mom - It has been so long since you and I had a chance to talk about things. I miss your insights, humor - but most of all, Love. I am standing at a major crossroads in my life and I am SO confused. The more I think about it, the more confused I... Continue Reading →
Things I wish you could have known
Dear mom - I was thinking about you again and how so many things I experience these days remind me of you. Here are some things I think you would have appreciated: 1. My children. they are good-natured, sweet and insightful. All gifts that you gave me and I passed on to them. 2. Where I live.... Continue Reading →
Conversation with my 8 year-old
This was the conversation this morning while shopping at our favorite store - Target: Daryn: "Mom, will you buy me this journal?" Me: "Daryn, you have like 10 journals at home already" Daryn: "But mom, I have a big life ... I NEED lots of journals"
Thankful for Thirty: Day 8: home
My home is far from perfect. Most of the time it's a mess and it needs major TLC. Nonetheless it is the place that I am happy to return to, it is comfortable and just big enough to give us all breathing room. Rather than focus on all of the things about my home that... Continue Reading →
Life: Version 2.0 