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Being Mom
I have done about a million things wrong, by the end of my life, I’m sure I will do about a million things more. Being a human, I think is about making mistakes and hopefully learning from them. I am not perfect. As a mom, having been one since I was 21 years old (now,…
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What is my favorite animal? “Yes!”
What is your favorite animal? This sounds so… cheesy, but I love all animals! I have been caring for animals ever since I can remember. From the time I was little, I can recall cleaning and fixing “boo boos” on my family’s pets, standing up for them when they were threatened and rescuing stray animals,…
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Adventure buddies
Think back on your most memorable road trip. Probably my most memorable road trip was my son, K and I helping my elder son, H and his new wife, S move cross country to Virginia. We had two vehicles, two of us in the car and two in the moving truck. All packed up for…
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Momentarily
Sunrise on a wonderful dayWake up feeling so may thingsKnowing that changes are all aroundLooking to find a new wayManaging emotions that are so vastHeart full — Heart brokenWondering when life will be less… overcastWarmth rolling down my faceEyes open; wondering what the day has in storegoing through motionsCan’t possibly keep this paceFeelings of limited…
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For my girl
Heart of Crystal Holding this stone – heavy and translucent Pristine Light dancing off in rainbows – Fragile Warming it with your hands Running fingers over the smooth surface Strong – seemingly indestructible Leaving it to collect dust – light breeze clearing the surface Laying over there alone Still has a shine, Light bounces…
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Even optimism changes
Dark mornings greet me with the soft sounds of animals rustling awake, The chill in the air fills my lungs – awakening my consiousness Change is inevitable- so say the trees The gentle sound of water rushing over rocks, bouncing off the shore Moving along the familiar path with optimism in my heart Listening to…
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And then… the Fat Lady Sang
So as I sit here words circling in my head, trying to make sense of what I’m feeling – I still feel this overwhelming sense of frustration and even sadness. Yesterday morning, I was feeling good, ready and even happy about running a 1/2 marathon (and planning on adding a few miles to the end…
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Wanting to say, “I’m sorry” and not really sure howMissing the some ones I love so dearly, the emotions come out my eyesWaiting and hoping that my life can change, but knowing the feeling of being stuck in the sameMy heart feels incomplete, I know that I am guilty of a big mouth and strong…
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Goal Planning – my version (this week)
When I start thinking about goals, at first I can be paralyzed. The fever of not achieving them, at first causes me to think and rethink again – finally coming up with some sense of what the final out come should be and the why. Final outcome is easy… Running a full marathon – seems…
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2023 – year end review & looking forward (and somewhere in between)
This year started like any other. New Years Day! Woo hoo! This year will be the best, no negativity, all things positive! January 2…. LOL. Just kidding, still gotta work at everything, the trick is to make the best of all situations. I really have worked at it! Ups and downs are included in all…
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