She Thought She Could…so, She Did
What the heck, I may as well write about the snow. It’s been one of the snowiest winters in Pennsylvania history and I can officially add surviving a Nor’ easter to my list of experiences. I’ve decided that snow is…
Letting my Hair Down
Well, not completely. Blogging, writing, drawing has been a completely unexpected outlet for me. I’m sometimes amazed at how free it makes me feel – and at other times surprised at how constrained I am at the same time. In…
Flat Tires, Mega Snow, Power Outages, and Memorable Moments
2014 has certainly started off in a memorable way. Between January 3rd and February 7th I’ve experienced two major winter storms, two flat tires, two separate power outages, three nights without power, the perfect car rental storm, and last but not least…
A Modern Day Prayer
I think we all need something to believe in, no matter what our ‘religion’ is. An excerpt from my journal… Dear God, My heavenly Father, my Creator and my Redeemer. Look out for me and guide me. I am stubborn…
One Thing I Know….
As many people do, I struggle with seasonal depression – sometimes referred to as SAD. Mid-December when the days are short and the temperatures are cold the world around me becomes heavy and it becomes increasingly difficult for me to…
The Art of Meditation through Ink
Several months ago I was at Michael’s looking for inexpensive writing journals for my sometimes daily stream of consciousness. I found a few, one of which was clearly oriented around sketching and painting rather than writing. I wasn’t sure what…
That’s a Really Bad Place to Change a Flat Tire!
My phone’s ringtone was hardly necessary this morning; it was 3:30 am and I’d barely slept. I tapped the screen for snooze; ten more minutes in my warm bed was preferable to the chilly air outside the comforter. Christian’s flight…
Don’t Throw Out the China
Divorce is hard. Even when it’s for the best it’s not an easy experience. It’s laden with “what if’s,” “should have’s” and “what do I do now’s.” This is my fourth Christmas as a single mom and tonight I’m more…
The Dreamy Idealist
This morning my brother posted a link to a personality quiz on Facebook. According to the results, he’s an “independent thinker” and I’m a “dreamy idealist.” I wouldn’t be surprised if my friends and maybe even family members wonder about…
The Stockings are Hung and I’m Ready for Christmas Hugs
It’s a cloudy, snowy Sunday. I slept in and had no intention of putting up my Christmas decorations. For the first time in a while I felt a bit lonely today. Thankfully thoughts of cozy evenings with my kids during…