For HYK- for the inspirationFor the first time in many many years, Husband and I have been actually discussing a real “getaway” vacation. I say discussing because we aren’t anywhere near coming to an agreement about where to go and what we will do, but we’ve been throwing ideas back and forth at each other … Read more
For HYK – thank you for the inspiration! It seems that my life is forever peppered by appliances in my kitchen that break. Since moving to the US, I’ve gotten a new oven (I actually need to replace my oven again, because the glass is broken, but that’s for another time), a new stove with … Read more
In the 30 minutes I have on campus at Children’s school on any given day, I’m busy. Rarely am I there just quietly waiting for the kids to go into class. Usually I’m connecting with other parents with whom I need to share information or discuss issues and 30 minutes is generally NOT enough time. … Read more
For EK – my first drum teacher, who assured me that if I mastered one beat, I could play drums in praise for the rest of my life. You were right. For DK, EBK -your support and encouragment! I started fiddling with the drums almost 4 years ago. I got it in my head that … Read more
For SH – for revealing something about me I didn’t know Those who know me well know that I’m kind of inflexible. If I have a schedule on any given day, before the day starts out, I’ve carved out mini projects that will take place all day long. Work out. Cook dinner (in the middle … Read more
I went to the eye doctor today, just for my typical check up to make sure that my prescription for my contacts were good and up to date. I don’t look forward to my eye doctor appointments, because invariably I end up in that situation where the optometrist begins asking the series of questions, “Is … Read more
To all the moms who have gone before me… #1 is nearing puberty, as she is almost 11 years old, and I’ll just go on record that this is a time period that I’ve dreaded quite a bit. It has everything to do with my discomfort with talking about certain topics with #1 (and #2, … Read more
I think one of the more eye opening aspects about our current going-on-month-three-of-being-stuck-at-home-with-the same-five-people, is the way the contained and restrained aspect of our condition has led us down new paths of confusion about the people we live with. Regularly, every night, after being deluged with the feelings and personalities of said housemates, I find … Read more