You know those days that seem to never end and the list of frustrations seem to reach insurmountable heights? You stomp through the door at home with steam coming off the top of your head and irritation radiating from every pore. Regardless of whether you are the first one home or the last that loyal… Continue reading Laughter after a Long Day
Everyone has magic words that can brighten their day, and when those magic words come from that special person or persons the result is truly wonderful. For me, right now, I’m thinking of those days when I’m feeling cranky to the bone. It is the kind of cranky that has no logical explanation. This is… Continue reading Magic Words
March’s theme on Writing is Communication is things to be thankful for. What better things to be thankful for then things that make you happy and give you joy? With that in mind, today’s post is inspired by the question: Name five moments when you were ecstatically happy? For me, five moments that made me… Continue reading Happiness
Somewhere far beyond the boundaries of human knowledge exists the guardian. It is a force so controlled from within itself it can never be damaged. It has a power so strong it can never be captured. With it, it carries a passion so deep that you’ll never find the bottom. And for a small few… Continue reading The Guardian
I went a different way this year with Halloween and wedding anniversary baking and I combine the two! “And for in that moment of pure darkness, I see your soul shining brighter than it ever has, I love the weirdness in you and the gentle way you make me go insane.” – Jordan Sarah… Continue reading Till Death Do Us Apart
Sometimes I wonder Why Behind eyelids I see you; like a young child you unknowingly walk away I cry because I miss you I hope innocence saved you from pain like I felt Remember I remember so much, but feel so little Learning to live estranged My hands grope in the darkness for a body… Continue reading Not to be recovered
My bedroom is shrouded in twilight. The sounds of tiny feet shuffling on the carpet breaches the silence. I pretend to get a few more minutes of sleep. The bed rustles and tiny bodies slide against my sides still warm from their own sleeps. I sigh inwardly wondering when their internal alarms will stop sounding… Continue reading Twilight Walkers
“Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality.” – Lewis Carroll “A little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest men.” – Roald Dahl Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator “Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.” – Dr. Seuss “I don’t go looking for trouble. Trouble usually… Continue reading Quote: “Childhood is the most beautiful of all life’s seasons.” ~ Unknown
In that way of childlike innocents my younger son melted my heart one night as I was putting him to bed. This little fella hadn’t always been the most affectionate and so this special moment caught me by surprise. We had finished bedtime story, last bathroom break, and a few minutes of talking about his… Continue reading A – Z Blogging Challenge, Raising Boys: The Penis Chronicles presents the Letter N for Never Let You Go
I slide my feet out of my boots, the worn carpet feels familiar under my feet. I float down the hall on light feet eager to see my little boy’s big smile and sparkling blue eyes set above his chubby rosy cheeks. I enter the room at the far end of the hall and my… Continue reading A – Z Blogging Challenge, Raising Boys: The Penis Chronicles presents the Letter G for Girlfriend
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 