I bought an easel for my daughter at a yard sale this weekend for 3$. One side is a chalkboard, and the other has a giant clip on the top for artwork. Each day when I come home, I arrive to find that the easel has been strategically placed at the front door with a... 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 →
Into the fantastic
Dear Mom - It has been a very long time since I wrote. Life these past few months has become an overwhelming mix of mush. When this happens, I climb back into my hole of denial and try not to connect with what I am thinking or feeling. I am smart enough to know that... Continue Reading →
20 miles, 2,000 people, and one very important cause
The Out of the Darkness walk was probably one of the most powerful, emotional and physically challenging experiences I have ever had. I arrived in New York City with my small team of 5 people from the DC area (4 walkers plus one supporter) to participate in and support what I believe to be an... Continue Reading →
Out of the Darkness Walk: 24 hours to go
In a little more than 24 hours, I will be in New York City at the opening ceremony of The Out of the Darkness Overnight along with 2000 other walkers about to begin a 20 mile journey through the night. I am sure that there will be no shortage of tears as we begin our journey... Continue Reading →
Happy Birthday
Dear Mom - Today would have been your 71st birthday. It is a beautiful morning with the sun coming up through the trees and the birds are singing in my back yard. You would have liked it here. I bet you would have been a cute and ecclectic older lady. Still with style and grace,... Continue Reading →
Choices
Dear Mom - I feel like I have been standing at a fork in the road for a while now. I have big decisions to make, but I continue to doubt myself. And why should I doubt myself? I know that I am talented and smart and all those things that count. I have this... Continue Reading →
A letter to Santa
Dear Mom - Daryn wrote a letter to Santa today and I wanted to share it with you. Here is the translation: Oh Gosh! Christmas already. I love Christmas, the toys, the singing, the tweeting - it's fun. Especially when brings the toys to the children. I be happy for them. Here is my Christmas... Continue Reading →
Life: Version 2.0 