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Calling Home

Every once in a while, I am drawn back to my childhood when a thought, a smell, sight or sound reminds me of simple times.    This morning I was beckoned by the smell of fried apples.  My mother used to make them as a side to her delectable fried chicken.   I have...

Graceful Exit

Recently, I was accosted by a long time friend imploring my senses to resume a mutual relationship.  It wasn’t a warm and fuzzy exchange rather a blunt and harsh attack.    I am not one who is usually surprised by much, but this particular situation warranted me...

On The Horizon

There has been a lot of transition going on in our home.    Bailey has embarked on his last year in the public school system, so there are a lot of unknowns regarding his future as an adult with Down syndrome.  Then, our oldest dog Hallee is moving toward her final...

It’s A Good Day

Have you ever had a day where you simply bask in the perfection of it?  Yesterday was that kind of day for me.  My community outreach project that I facilitated reached completion and it was featured on a local new show.   All those who worked tirelessly to help...

Sense of Obligation

A recent interaction gave me an opportunity to ask myself some hard questions.   While out to dinner I was approached by a someone that I have known most of my life.   Our relationship had drifted, not because we don’t care for one another, but there was a wedge...