I got up early and went for a brisk walk outside. I listened to my podcasts and said a morning rosary. Then I headed to Starbucks. I mobile ordered my coffee so I could avoid the long drive-thru line and when I picked it up, I was treated to a delightful surprise: nonfat foam! I […]
It’s Monday and we are settling into a new groove. The day started off with rain and thus I did an indoor workout on the Bow Flex. I find that my mental health is much improved when I get the endorphins going via exercise. I had a long list of things to do but that […]
I had the privilege of test sewing another Sew Sew Live pattern, this time the Chicken Boots Zip Double. It’s a roomy bag that keeps all the contents secure inside thanks to a zipper closure. There is an internal pocket faced with vinyl allowing for a peek-a-boo feature. The edges are finished with bias tape. […]
Today was just a run of the mill Saturday but we did get two very nice deliveries to the house. First, Bill’s sister sent him a big birthday assortment of flavored coffees. He will be set for quite some time. We also got our weekly shipment of Misfits produce. I ordered specialty mushrooms and one […]
Thanks to Covid-19, our school year ended a week early. We didn’t officially lose any days; we just eliminated the snow makeup days. Since school was not in session and social distancing was warranted, there was no school carnival. I don’t know that Mason missed that, but now the end of the year photo ops […]
Today is my sweet husband’s 50th birthday! What a milestone and what a delight to celebrate with him! If you know Bill, you know that he treated it just like any other day. He went to work, had a full schedule and didn’t tell a soul that it was his birthday. He likes to fly […]
Yesterday’s gratitude list: 1. mopped and vacuumed floors 2. a load of laundry done 3. texts with two friends who have been MIA 4. negotiation between the boys diverted disaster (too much togetherness?) 5. enough yarn in stash to knit what I can for others 6. a strong inner support of support 7. many friends […]
SJB middle school students were challenged to write six-word memoirs capturing their thoughts and depicting their lives during the quarantine. The reactions to this unprecedented time is simply profound. It has affected all of us in such diverse ways. The memoirs were presented in two video slideshows but in case the links disappear, I want […]
A few days ago I went for an early morning walk. The sun had not quite begun to rise and it was still dim. I passed by a neighbor’s house and saw a 2020 graduation sign. As I got closer, I realized it was not for their senior but rather for their middle school graduate. […]
Today was a very relaxing and love filled day. I received a surprise delivery of tulips yesterday and they have really started opening up. Fresh and vibrant flowers are always uplifting. The boys and Bill treated me to a “ME” day. I did things that I wanted to do and that felt lovely. I puttered […]