Reflections

On January 1 of this {still current} year, I made a list of goals (not resolutions) for 2008. I just looked back over them and, well, ::sigh:: I’m rather disappointed in myself. They weren’t even lofty ideals, just a few things that would improve my overall well being. But in an effort to be positive, [...]

Little Miss Smartypants

I realized the other day that there seemed to be a lack of Christmas anticipation coming from my children.
I remember, as a kid, being so excited about Christmas. I could hardly stand it! It occurred to me that one reason the anticipation was so palatable was because of the presents under the tree. What was [...]

Normal

I think I’m feeling a bit like that cartoon worm, Hermie. He asks God why he’s so…well…normal. God tells him to be patient, He’s not finished with him yet. And in the end, Hermie becomes a beautiful, rather extraordinary and certainly not normal, butterfly.
Lately I’ve been reconnecting with high school classmates on Facebook. We usually [...]

Wading in the shallows

Lately my life seems to be all about keeping up appearances. Being involved, but not too involved. Being “in the know”, but certainly not being known. Faking it til I make it but never actually making it anywhere.
I’m living my life wading in the shallows. It’s comfortable here. My hair doesn’t get wet. I don’t [...]

Christmastime is Here

Finally!
Yay for Christmas music and decorations and peppermint mochas from Starbucks!
Yay for Christmas shopping and parties and lights on houses!
Yay for snow, sort of, today! (It didn’t stick but it sure looked pretty coming down.)
Yay for the beginning of Advent and Advent Vespers services on Wednesday nights.
Just yay!