For many people storms are loud & scary occurrences to be avoided at all costs. For whatever reason my grandfather didn’t subscribe to that particular theory, quite the opposite, he rather enjoyed storms. My grandfather lived in Florida, so tropical storms happened frequently. I recall several occasions when storms blew in and while the rest Read More
Yesterday, May 23, 2016, was my husband’s 50th birthday. I’ve already shared in an April column, “Love + Marriage = Hard Work” how fabulous he is. The half century marker is a pretty momentous occasion though, so I couldn’t just let the day pass without acknowledging it, but I was at a loss as to Read More
Whether we chose to admit it or not, much of who we are comes from our parents. #family #dad #birthday #livingoutsidethelines #warriorprincess Read More
Not only are milestones important reminders of our past, but they also pave the way to our future. Some milestones are painful to recall, but others are joyous occasions worth not only revisiting, but also sharing. On May 2 as we celebrate his 20th birthday, our youngest son, Christopher, leaves his teenage years behind. What Read More
Fairy tales are so misleading; Snow White’s poison induced nap can only be broken by the prince’s kiss, Cinderella marries the handsome Prince, and Sleeping Beauty is awakened by true love’s kiss. What’s the problem, you ask? The stories all end there. We are expected to believe everyone lived happily ever after? Yeah, right. Life Read More
Taste buds are interesting little receptors, everyone has them, but not all are created equal. Some tasters are partial to sweet while others prefer salty. Some despise liver while others consider it a delicacy. Mine are surely kin to Cookie Monster’s. His are partial to, “COOKIES!” Mine absolutely adore, “SUGAR!” mostly in the form of Read More
What we perceive is not always reality. For example, spying a family happily playing in the park, one might automatically conclude that the creation of that family was a simple and natural thing. However, their truth might present a rather different narrative. Married at 18, and still somewhat a child myself, having a family was Read More
