Things that go bump in the night

When’s the last time you did something that scared you? Son #1 and I got into this discussion yesterday on how usually the really good stuff that’s happened in life is because you took a risk that paid off. I had to confess, since the disaster that was the 2006 Brookfield mayoral race I’ve been [...]

Chasing summer

I’m not quite sure how it happened this year, but boom. Summer’s over. I don’t even remember my last time in the pool. Now it’s just sitting there like someone forgot to love it. I miss those warm 80 degree days. Alot. For some reason, the change of seasons are when I get homesick for [...]

Little things I’ve discovered recently

1) I can live without a computer when I travel. As I master the type-touch on my iPhone, I realize it’s all I need. 2) You have children so that someone will be around to unload the dishwasher. When they all leave home, you have to stop using dishes. 3) A gallon of milk will [...]

Tomorrow’s Thursday

And that means the next day is Friday, and on Friday it’s down to a week with the last one at home. I’m excited. Don’t get me wrong. I’m happy for her and remember what a fabulous feeling it was to be moving into the bigger world. I’m excited for me and what a change [...]

All the Wrinkled Ladies

This woman is perfect. She is the absolute to which I will aspire. Just for comparison, here’s the original.