relationships

Remembering My Father

Today marks nine years that my father has been gone. I shall admit it is a bit easier to deal with that knowledge, but not a whole lot. His absence in this physical world has left a void which no other can fill. And so, today I honor him with past posts: some thoughts about…

Frontline Friends…

It hasn’t been that long, and yet it feels like a lifetime. My family and I moved from New Jersey to Arizona nearly six years ago. We all left huge hunks of our hearts behind as we said goodbye to friends who were more like family. Friends who we’d known all of our adult…

My Father is Always By My Side

Another year has gone by, and today marks the 7th year since my father’s death. I remember as though it were yesterday, the last time I spoke to my father. And the last words he ever spoke, he spoke to me. There are times when I feel his presence so acutely, that should I turn…

OMG, just tell me… WHEN did my girls grow up?!?!

So, there I am at the supermarket last Sunday when a new plateau in my life decided to give me a smackdown. I’d filled my basket with all the non-food and shelf items first, then made another trip around to pick up the frozen and refrigerated items last. Hey, don’t judge me. In Arizona, frozen…

Farewell to an Inspiration… Stephen Covey

I couldn’t believe what I was reading the other day. Stephen Covey had passed away due to complications from a biking accident. What?! It was inconceivable to me that the man who’d influenced my life so greatly, a man whose ideas literally changed the path I walked down could ever die. Yes, I truly believed…

Independence Day, a Driver’s License, and Gray Hair

I knew this was coming. I’d only been hearing about it for about a year now. Yes, tomorrow is Independence Day, and I love the holiday and all it stands for, but this month, Eldest will be… driving! That kind of freedom I’m not sure I’m ready for. She already has her driver’s permit to…

For The Special Women in Your Life… A Gift…

I love Mother’s Day with all my heart. The greatest accomplishment in my life is being the mother to my two girls. Okay, so now that they’re in full-blown Hormone Land, some weeks our home resembles a lion’s cage. But then, other weeks, it’s so great I can’t help but smile all the time. Sometimes, I…

While I’m still away…

Here’s another riotous post involving my kids. This time, I’d written about how my husband and I grossed them out. We still take much pleasure in doing so… Ew… Mom.Dad. Get a room! Posted on March 11, 2011 My husband and I have been married for nearly eighteen years. We dated four years prior to our wedding….

While I’m a away…

I’ve decided to post something each day from the archives of oldies but goodies. I hope you enjoy the hilarity I have in store for you! So here’s the first one. It’s been 2 years since I wrote this piece. Eldest has added to my exclamations. The girl has a driver’s permit! Aaack! And I…

Today is National Kissing Day!

In honor of National Kissing Day, I’ve compiled a group of photos of my favorite kisses along with a scene from RELIC that involves kissing. I had to start with Princess Bride. After all, I walked down the aisle to my awaiting groom to the theme song. I have an eternal crush on Richard Gere,…

What I learned from my daughter yesterday…

We’d been talking about it for days. More like Youngest was complaining about it for days. She’s been playing violin for a year and now she wanted to quit. Why? I asked her. “I’m just not feeling it, Mom. Can you write a letter and put me in General Music?” Given the fact that Youngest…