The Reunion Part II

In the city that I reside, where you went to high school is more important than where you went to college.  It is an oddity to outsiders, but a vital question to those of us who are inquiring.   My high school reunion weekend has come to a close.   As previously stated in my…

Just When You Think It’s Safe

This morning I ventured outside and immersed myself in the warmth of the sun and the wind tickling my face. I was really appreciating the beauty and the tranquility.  Fast forward fifteen minutes later, and I am a raving lunatic.  You see, it happens.   It’s called the roller coaster ride of life. I was…

The Reunion

Maybe its the addition of social media or maybe it is simply that I am older, but high school reunions no longer terrify me.   I will say that high school is probably the most challenging social experiment that people are exposed to .  I enjoyed my experience going to an all girls Catholic high…

And So It Ends……

Life still manages to surprise me.    Going about my daily routine, I often get lost in the details.  Not really focusing on what is happening around me.  It is a series of checking off things, residing on my list, that I have completed.  Yesterday, I started my day out poorly with a bad attitude.…

Morning Retake

It’s my fault.   When I assume that things are going to go a certain way, then I set myself up for disappointment.  Today wasn’t any different.   When Brian wasn’t easily roused to get moving this morning, I was instantly annoyed.  Actually, if I am going to be honest, I was pissed.    Since,…

And So It Begins……..

And So It Begins………

And So It Begins……..

Summer has arrived.   Warm nights twinkling with lightning bugs, outdoor excursions, cookouts, coupled with more laundry, higher grocery bills, and the incessant calls for hauling the boys to whatever activity is on the agenda.   Before I get misunderstood again and blasted for complaining about motherhood, let me be clear, I love being a…

The Comeback

Last night, while enjoying an outdoor venue in the thriving countryside, I was struck at how in my forty-seven years on this planet, my comeback has been epic.   Amidst the twinkling stars and the wonderful company, it was evident I am alive in my life.  You might reread that sentence and wonder what I…

Truth Serum

So today I celebrated twenty-three years of marriage with the best guy I know.  Honestly, this marriage thing is hard.   In the years we have been together, we have walked through, and not very gracefully, the birth of a special needs child, alcoholism, job losses, separation, health issues, money issues, deaths of loved ones,…

Get Your Happy On

Sometimes I like to reconstruct my life like a crime scene, minus the chalk outline, to piece together my own journey and see the progressive.  Amazingly enough, I am pretty inspired by the accomplishments and know there is so much more that lies in wait for me.   You know, I am no longer afraid…