Okay, so anyone who knows me knows that this Covid crap has thrown me sideways…
gaining the Covid 10, then 15, then 19 and more from there but I quit counting. This week I decided to get out and walk as much or little as possible but just freaking WALK!! It's amazing to me the emotional roller coaster these last 10 months have been...It was, for...
Binge Watching
I spent the whole day on my couch binge-watching the Queen's Gambit!! I haven’t spent a day like this in a LONG time and usually only when sick (which I am not) and forced to stay down ... Chess brings up memories of my dad, even though I have never played ... WOW -...
Today was full of fun surprises!!
I got some Sparkling Apple Cider with a note that said, "Ho Ho Holy Sh*t what a year" (still giggling), A tub of assorted cookies from the cutest little Disney dancer, Sugar cookies delivered by my favorite Casanal gals, And surprise Savory treats from a dear friend...
I’m going down the list of things my kids keep stealing from me ….
my Christmas list is complete! Anyone else? No ... just me??? Mmmkaayyyy
Give from what you have.
You know, I was watching someone speak online tonight that I found fascinating and full of wisdom. They were 51...my age... I remember seeing my parents at my age thinking they were so amazing and so smart - so OLD.... (and they were on some levels, lol), but now that...
Don’t underestimate the impact of your words on another.
So, I was in my office going through some stuff and pulled out a few old photo albums to share with Aspen (Avery was gone). It was fun going through old pictures. A while back, while purging my office to make room for Aspen's bed, I ran across a ton of old letters...
REALITY HAS LANDED
Well, it's here. At least in our part of the country, schools have started. First day pictures have flooded facebook pages and as a photographer I can honestly say, I see it in the faces of all the kids... THIS SUCKS!!! My daughter was a Class of 2020 "graduate". I...
Dear Class of 2021 (from a Class of 2020 mom)
It's here. The day you have waited for...The first of the lasts...the big ones one campus, so much to look forward to, it's senior year... THIS IS IT!!! ....but at the same time... it's NOT! What the hell happened? This isn't what you signed up for! This isn't what...
The Beauty of Getting Away
We are in what feels like the forever middle of a Pandemic. If you have anything related to internet or a TV, you can't get through the day without hearing "Covid-19" or "Coronavirus"... It's literally insane. I keep telling myself we are literally in the middle of...
Keeping it Light in Dark Times
These are some dark times. These last (how many months has it been?) have tried us on so many levels. There are times (and I know I am not alone) that I couldn't believe what I was seeing. And with each day, I think tomorrow will be better, only, there are more trials...
Thirty one days of Enrichment
Covid 19 statewide quarantine! This is it. It's been called. Thirty one days of "Stay in your home" for all California residents. How do you weigh in? A prison sentence? A challenge? Hell on earth? Or a chance to grow? I will admit; when it was called, I was mixed...
THE REAL SIDE
It's only a few days into this requested self quarantine. For those of us with kids, it's hard. For those of us with teens, it's HELL! This is an adjustment for ALL of us. Yet they think the rules don't (or shouldn't) apply to them. And for those of us with...
We’re All in this TOGETHER!
WOW, how often can you look across the world and realize that we are ALL in this together? Worldwide panic has ensued and here we are, quarantined in our homes (for those of us who can actually get there) for the sake of quashing this "Pandemic" that has plagued our...
Beware the beast….
They say the days are long, but the years are short. You know you are "old" when you get that statement. I have been married for 21 years, together for 25 and we have two daughters, 17 and 19. We are blessed. Life is a journey. It's a marathon and not a race, but so...
The illusion of the holidays
Nothing wraps up quicker than the day after New Years.... From Halloween to New Years is always a ride. The holidays, the colder weather, it's all so exciting. And always disappointing... I don't know what it is about the holidays, or who set the expectations, or...
Moments in time
Out of nowhere a memory popped up in my mind. Maybe it's all the Hallmark movies this time of year, but as I was watching a dad/daughter moment, my history came flashing back to me... I grew up in a small area. Went to the city elementary School, middle school and...
Power in the people…
The other day I had my "senior" singing class. In case you aren't up to speed, I accidentally signed up for an emeritus class (55 and older). I'm not quite there, but close enough, I guess. I have come to really appreciate every single soul in this class. And the...
Age is truly a number
SOOOOOO... I have no idea where this is going to go, but something hit me today and as I write, I'm trying to figure out how to formulate my thought process.... If you don't know me, I'm a married woman with two kids, 17 and 19 yrs of age. As I look back at the...