Joe and I were married nine years ago today (December 23rd). As I mentioned in a previous post, our wedding was a celebration of “Done.” We acknowledged with family and friends what we already knew: We were meant to be together for better and for worse. Neither of us were naturals at being married. We knew … Continue reading Happy 9th Anniversary Joe!
Screw Celebrating Hindsight!
Screw celebrating hindsight! Your Fabulous! My friend Joni called last night. She had just been to the funeral of a client’s 19-year-old son who had committed suicide. Joni made a really good point, for which I’ll give her credit and sum up for you here. The good die young, and remind us to celebrate each … Continue reading Screw Celebrating Hindsight!
Do You See What I See?
What Matters Now-Seth Godin’s Free E-Book
Seth Godin has published a free ebook called What Matters Now. He describes the inspiration for the book in this blog post: Now, more than ever, we need a different way of thinking, a useful way to focus and the energy to turn the game around. What Matters Now presents seventy big thinkers, each sharing … Continue reading What Matters Now-Seth Godin’s Free E-Book
Don’t Be Sad, Be Less Sad
Don't Be Sad.... A friend commented the other day about how well Cole and I seemed to be doing, and asked me what I thought contributed the most to our wellbeing. The answer, I think, is that we are moving through the grief process our way. “Our way” has always been an important value in … Continue reading Don’t Be Sad, Be Less Sad
Who you calling A LITTLE DOG?
Thank Full! For You!
Thank Full!! For You!! Mom who sends her coffee cakes, Dad who ships deer antlers, cousins who cook cookies, cousins who are odd, aunties who send reading lists, Cole who makes me laugh. My mom and dad most of all. Everything GOLD, Alexis who minds my spelling, Rachel who likes zombies and to text at … Continue reading Thank Full! For You!
Thanksgiving Quilt Of Many Memories!
Thanksgiving Quilt of Many Memories. For so many years, I encouraged, implored, and shamed Joe about wearing and saving his ratty t-shirts. He assured me each and every one was an important part of “Cole’s inheritance.” Turns out, he was right. Thank you Rebekah Russell! Joe’s t-shirt quilt is beautiful beyond anything we could have … Continue reading Thanksgiving Quilt Of Many Memories!
A Mouse In Our House?
When I say Jack Russell Terrier, what comes to mind? You probably think “mouse and rat killers.” (Right after thinking “Wasn’t Wishbone a Jack Russell?”) I mean, that’s what Jack Russell Terriers are bred for; they go “to ground” and with amazing tenacity, they follow the mouse (let’s not use rats, for peace of mind) … Continue reading A Mouse In Our House?
A Break Is Great!
I Need a Break! Do you find it “Odd” that forgiveness is plentiful, but getting a break takes an act of God? Recently, as I was juggling campers, kids, household stuff, paperwork, and car repairs, I wondered if I would be asked to leap tall buildings, too. Facebook friends commented back, ”Yep, in a single … Continue reading A Break Is Great!