Tag Archives: family

The sum or the parts…

This past week has been, well, a week. Arriving home from Florida on Saturday, we landed in snow flurries. That should have been my sign. But hopeful after a week of wall-to-wall sunshine, I dismissed the omen. By Monday afternoon, I got the message: the week was going to be bumpy. But I made itContinue reading “The sum or the parts…”

After the wedding…

Before we got married 11 years ago, we noticed that our lives were incredibly busy. But we reassured ourselves that life would slow down “after the wedding.” Since that time, we have not just been married for over a decade, but we have attended several other weddings all with the hope that this would beContinue reading “After the wedding…”

Birthdays and Pinterest boards…

Today would have been my dad’s 86th birthday. Sadly, we lost him nearly 20 years ago at aged 67. Happy Birthday, Dad. You are still loved and thought of often. I still tell stories about you. I still use many of your phrases, including “D-U-L-N, DONE”. Most of all, I still remember the lessons youContinue reading “Birthdays and Pinterest boards…”

My mini-“meaning of life”

It’s no secret that this winter has been particularly brutal for me. I’m at that space deep-down where I just want to crawl in bed and close my eyes until spring. And with a little over five weeks to go until spring, we are in the real dregs of winter. Far enough along to beContinue reading “My mini-“meaning of life””

Sincerely yours…

Last night, my husband suggested we go to our local brew pub for a burger and a beer. I had planned on cooking and while the outing is cheap, I was also in my “conserve at all costs” mode. Still, it sounded really good and I agreed. Reaching across the table, he grabbed both ofContinue reading “Sincerely yours…”

Letting go…

It’s been a lousy few days here. While I’ve been fixated on trying to build more business, I lost two contracts after the government froze all grants and loans yesterday. While the order has now been rescinded, it was too much uncertainty for my clients. They’re going to preserve their resources for now. For me?Continue reading “Letting go…”

Recentered and recharged.

Yesterday was a reset for me. After a few very restless weeks of worrying about the success of my new business, yesterday was the first time in awhile that I’ve relaxed about it. Truth be told, even over the holidays I was worried. It was a low-simmering, “you can think about that later” kind ofContinue reading “Recentered and recharged.”

The first and the last day…

Today is the last day of my three-month sabbatical and the first day of the new year. There is a certain synergy and vibe to it. It has been a fabulous three months in which I really feel like I got our home life back together and re-centered my soul to boot. But now? Now,Continue reading “The first and the last day…”

It’s officially Christmas!

So, I heard that song last night. If I’m completely honest, it’s not my favorite. However, the statement? Yep, one of my favorites. It is – officially – Christmas for me. I’ve now got 24 days to celebrate the holidays with no work obligations – that’s double the 12 Days of Christmas. Whoo-hoo! In trueContinue reading “It’s officially Christmas!”