Big, Hairy, Scary Ideas
I’m a daydreamer. If my mind were a tree it would sway to and fro in a gentle breeze. Its leaves would swirl this way and that, drifting all around. Some carried far away, never to return. Sometimes the breeze is constant and sometimes the air is perfectly still. I’ve been known to “drift away” […]
“Cuckoo” for Time
There’s something about cuckoo clocks that fascinates me. I don’t know if it’s the cute little figurines, the incredible craftsmanship, the music, the little bird that pops out every hour. Or maybe it’s simply the cherished memory of having gazed in wonder as a curious child, at the one that hung at the bottom of […]
Gogo, The Pruner
Yep, that’s me, age 3. Why is my head tilted to the side? For whatever reason I was terrified of the photographer. I distinctly remember that day. It’s one of my core memories. My Mother forcing me into that dress and those itchy tights. Everyone trying to console and convince me into lifting my head […]
The Iconic Lemonade Stand
The nostalgia that returns as I read this phrase! I’m curious what sort of nostalgia, “the iconic lemonade stand” brings up for you… What do you see? Does it conjure up visions of the old county fair and fresh squeezed lemonade? Maybe a day at the local community center pool eating ice cream? Someone very […]
Life’s Little Whispers
You know that feeling when life just hits you — BAM! 💥 It takes your breath away and, for a single moment in time, you just have to stop… dead in your tracks, unable to move because you need to soak in whatever that was? Yeah… This happens to me quite often, and I absolutely […]
Rearview Mirror Moments
Early mornings are my most cherished time of the day. Yeah, I’m one of those people—an early morning riser. I know. You night owls, go ahead. It’s okay to roll your eyes. I honestly envy you, being able to stay up past 9:00 and sleep in past 7:00! Other than the fact that my body […]
The Other Side of the Rainbow
Imagine a dark stormy day. Rain pouring down. Maybe some thunder and lightning. Mist and fog. Damp and cold with low, dark clouds. You might be enjoying it snuggled by a warm fire or cuddled up under some blankets with some hot cocoa or tea. A favorite book, puzzle or movie. Some board games or […]