Saying Yes to the Unexpected
He rarely calls. He responds to half our texts. But on Friday night, we got to see him for almost an hour. Via Facetime.…because two of his friends…
On Grief and Luck – after my mom died
What makes you feel Lucky?These words are on a Lucky Brand catalog I found in a stack of catalogs at my parents’ house. I tossed…
3 Things I Never Thought I’d do in my 50’s
These are 3 things I never thought I’d do in my 50’s: Ride an ATV at the funky place off Highway 111 near Palm Springs….
What I Found under the Bathroom Sink
While searching for sunscreen under the bathroom sink yesterday, I discovered that baby oil had leaked all over the Sun Bum sunscreen and bottles of…
How a Vision Board Can Help Launch a Kid to College
He’s leaving tomorrow. My first born child is leaving for college.And I’m going with him.Not really, of course. I’m just making a road trip of…
This Sometimes Helps at 4 AM
4 am, wide awake, mind racing, meds worn off. That first night home from the hospital was brutal. It’s been almost two weeks since successful colon…
Inspiration from Fleetwood Mac
Mick Fleetwood is not on my vision board. But the word JOY is on my vision board. And JOY is what the drummer of Fleetwood Mac…
3 Steps to a Meaningful Life
Want to know 3 keys to designing a meaningful life? According to Dave Evans, who teaches a class at Stanford called “Designing Your Life,”It all…
February is a Good Time for Pruning
They drew more blood this morning. The last vials before the surgery next week. I’m ready, I guess. Although I did make a chocolate cake with my…
When Life Slams on the Brakes
Our daughter’s taking her driving test next month.Like most tests she takes, most of the preparation is done pretty close to the actual test. But…
