It was nineteen years ago that we were preparing to move to Japan. It was a huge change for this Georgia girl who had never lived more than thirty minutes from the home she'd grown up in. Still, it was a wonderful experience, and we came home two and a half years later with another… Continue reading s-o-c-k-s ~2022~ socks
Tag: Balance
Popsicle Sticks and Provoking Posts
Summer is here. School is out. But lest you think it's been a free for all around here--as was hoped for by my crew--let me reassure you. No. It has not. I could see the gleam in their eyes. They were hopeful. Then they planned. And tried to manipulate and work the system. To no… Continue reading Popsicle Sticks and Provoking Posts
The To and Fro, Then and Now
Some time around the middle of the day, I was exhausted for any number of reasons I could choose from, so I stretched out for a few minutes with Miss Sophie supervising. She's really good at that. The Fella was home, and the littles were working on their lessons, so I had a few minutes… Continue reading The To and Fro, Then and Now
Sardines and Food Allergies
This past weekend I took our Princess up to my alma mater where her sister is also a student for their annual event, where alumnae are encouraged to bring young women of all ages to visit as prospective students. I enjoy it immensely as it has become something of a mini-reunion with fellow classmates, and… Continue reading Sardines and Food Allergies
Vertigo
Vertigo. Vertigo is not fun. If you've never had it, here's how my bouts with it usually start. I wake up and turn my head and suddenly my bed, my whole room is spinning. Even closing my eyes doesn't stop the sensation. Fortunately, it's usually manageable. I just take extra care not to turn my… Continue reading Vertigo
Behind the Blog…..and What Comes Next
So, today, this happened. Yep. Seven boxes of peaches. Peaches to share and peaches to prepare. Peaches, peaches everywhere. It's what my people do. Since I was little and we all sat around the table together with bowls and paring knives and more bowls, I have been a part of putting up peaches in the… Continue reading Behind the Blog…..and What Comes Next
On Buzzing Bees, Balance and Joy
The past two mornings as I've taken Sophie out for her morning constitutional I've been delighted to see bees. Yes, bees. See, I'm worried about them. I have friends who raise bees, and I'm really worried. I've heard lots and lots about how the bees are disappearing, and folks don't know why or they do know why and it's not… Continue reading On Buzzing Bees, Balance and Joy
Getting Off My High Horse…..Just in Time
I have a new word. At the beginning of this year I chose the word "Open" to focus on this year. To see where it led me. It has had surprising twists and turns, but I think it was spot on for my journey this year. Until today. Today I heard the word that I'm… Continue reading Getting Off My High Horse…..Just in Time
I Might Need A Nap 