Sunrise, sunset–and very little time in between
The older I get, the more things I have to do every day just to stay even. And by that, I mean reasonably healthy and not aging more quickly than necessary. Because of this,...
Category: Plans
Make new friends
I made two new friends last week, in the Chicago airport. I don’t mean that we just chatted for a few minutes–I mean that we actually exchanged contact information and even have texted with...
I have been recruited!
I have loved spy stories, mysteries, and puzzles my entire life. From the Encyclopedia Brown and Nancy Drew novels I read as a child to Robert B. Parker, Tom Clancy, and Ken Follett (to...
I used to be better at this!
Today is Thursday, and I will be going to the grocery store. I also went to the grocery store on Wednesday. And Tuesday. And Monday. Monday was the biggest haul, but each day I...
Me time and punishment
A little something different for today’s blog post. What follows is an essay that I wrote over ten years ago about getting a pedicure, although it’s really about the struggles of being a working...
The joy of slowing down
I am a “Type A” personality. That can mean, depending on the moment, that I am hyper-focused, super organized, and a perfectionist. It also means that I typically speed through my days, weeks, and...
No time to cook
I love food (which if you’ve read previous posts you already know). I love to eat it, to prepare it, and to share it with others. I enjoy experimenting with recipes and making new...
Home Sweet Mess
I am blessed with a large laundry room. This room is an answer to prayer. When my husband and I were first married, we lived in a tiny one bedroom apartment (I refer to...