If you are a frequent reader of my blog, you know that I am selective in my social engagements. The outing must woo me. It must include good food, excellent company, and a promised bedtime by 10. Sure, I try to be flexible, but those are the criteria of my social...
I pride myself on being an individual who has a knack for finding the perfect gift. It's my jam. Years ago, Brian and I opted not to exchange gifts because, to be honest, that isn't in his wheelhouse. Instead of being annoyed, I embraced it. However, there are moments...
I take great pride in my ability to BE present and in the moment, but sometimes my mind is like a nomad and wanders into places that take me away from what is in the now. That was the case Saturday as I went about my morning, planning for our day trip to see a college...
Today is 9/11. I really don't need to explain anything beyond that. People got up that morning as they always did. Hurrying to their jobs. Dropping kids off at school. It was just like any other day except it wasn't. Our landscape was forever changed that day. What...
What would life look like if everyone realized that nothing that people do or say is about you? That is pretty amazing. Almost mind-blowing because, you see, we are egotistical humans, so we take everything personally. You know the guy that just cut you off in traffic...
When I was younger, I was so envious of The Jetsons, because of their flying cars. Can you imagine? Flying to your destination. No road construction. Just the open air to fly to your heart's content. I was naive back then and didn't know that if people are horrible...
I have always wondered what it would be like to be famous. Would everyone knowing your name be annoying? Would the attention grow wearier under the spotlight? I haven't reached that level, but the encounter at my orthopedic practice gave me pause. My mother-in-law...
Recently I followed a little God nudge and started to volunteer with Hosparus. This isn't something I decided on a whim, but I will say I was surprised at the direction God took me. My experience with this organization left an imprint on me. In June, I committed to...
While other adults in their 50s are close to or are currently living the life of an empty nester, I am still driving a twenty-nine year old with Down syndrome back and forth to various activities, appointments, well, everything. Please don't think I am complaining....
I think it is human nature to want to be included. To be considered. To be a priority. If you find yourself in this type of situation where none of those things occur, do you continue to force that relationship? Sometimes, I have to meet people where they are and drop...
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