First Grade is in the books…and I’m crying again…
It was just over a year ago when we decided to put Madi in first grade, causing her to “skip” kindergarten. It was a really …
One Thousand Gifts…looking back…moving forward…
This past week, I have spent a lot of time thinking about the past and looking forward to the future…and realizing how precious these moments …
My Garage Sale “Earnings”…
Garage sales. I’m not particularly fond of holding garage sales, because they are a ton of work and frankly, it would probably be a lot …
One Thousand Gifts…not just ordinary days…
#46: a headstart on the week’s laundry #47: the promise of a new door, stripped clean of years of paint…green, red, white, off-white… #48: a …
Fingerprint Friday…
I leaned against the garage door, shivering a little bit in the cool morning air, as I waited for customers to find their way to …
One Thousand Gifts…Memorial Day Weekend…
After a busy weekend, I find myself with drooping eyelids and a sunburned nose, but I am still drawn to the practice of gratitude. I …
Hey…I’m published!
Back in January, I submitted an article proposal for Building Profits, a magazine that Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) puts out every two months. They …
food my kids will eat…italian pasta pie
The good news is that since I started my summer running regime, I have had more quiet time than usual to mull over life and …
One Thousand Gifts…family…and Fiona’s birthday…
We celebrated Fiona’s second birthday over the weekend, and I was overcome by the gift of family and friends… #32: My Parents Example: My Mom is recuperating …
