oh my word “Distance” – Wednesday April 25
Distance What comes to mind when I think of the word DISTANCE: 1. From the Disney version of Hercules I loved listening to Michael Bolton sing "Go the DISTANCE." It's a wonderful "set a goal" and "keep going until you get there" kind of song. . . 2. Coast to Coast – The DISTANCE between me and my family. In …
oh my word “Embarrassed” – Wednesday, April 11
Embarrassed! We've all been there, right? 1. Puking on the Shuttle Bus – I was almost 5 months pregnant with Cole. I was feeling relatively good that day; but, when we arrived at the convention center, the parking lot was full. We had to park in a lot across the street and take a shuttle bus back over to the …
Spring in the Garden – Monday, April 9
Spring in the Garden When I was 9 years old my family moved from the city into a house surrounded by fields. That summer, while doing yard work, my mother discovered a neglected garden in front of the house. She enlisted help from my sister and I. The three of us began pulling out the weeds and uncovered an …
Fire! Saturday, April 7
The house is on Fire – list the things you would grab. I would grab (after my kids and the cat of course): 1. My computer and the backup disk – where all my photos are stored. 2. The photo of my grandparents hanging on my living room wall. 3. If I had extra time I'd grab my purse …
oh my word “Interruptions” – Wednesday, April 4
oh my word – Interruptions Some interruptions are welcome – some are not! 1. Snow – I love a good snow day occasionally. It is nice to take a "forced" day off and enjoy time with the kids. 2. TV Commercials – I don't love commercials, mostly because there are just too many of them! They are not a welcome …
Memories of The Big Top – Tuesday, April 3
Memories of the Big Top A couple of years ago Kevin took our three children to the circus. It was held in the Hampton Colosseum about 30 minutes from where we live. It was both Alexis and Cole's first time at the circus. April 22, 2010 Hampton, VA The first time I went to the circus: 1. I lived …
Driving Me Crazy! – Saturday, March 31
10 Things that make me crazy: 1. Stuff that doesn't work. 2. Popcorn kernels stuck between my teeth or on the roof of my mouth. 3. TV stations that "pump up" the volume on commercials so they are louder than the scheduled program. 4. Missing parts or pieces. 5. Sales staff that lack the knowledge to help their customers …
oh my word “Realizations” – Wednesday, March 28
Realizations 1. Everyone faces big challenges in their lives – I am always a little humbled as I get to know people, especially those who from a distance seemed to have "the perfect life." Without exception, life brings hardship, challenges, suffering… 2. I don't hate mushrooms – When I was a child I would not eat anything that included …
Have you ever? – Tuesday, March 27
Have you ever… Have you ever played the game, "Have you ever?" The questions asked can make great page/story prompts. Do any of the questions below bring a story to your mind? 1. Have you ever climbed to the top of a very tall tree? 2. Have you ever washed your hair in a mountain stream? 3. Have you …