I will miss him

My son is now a young man, looking to find his way in this world.  He is seeking gainful employment, with his eyes on the prize.  The prize is moving out on his own.  I’m excited for him…anxious to see him grow…eager to see what path he takes in life.  With all that said….I will […]

The List

I will admit it.  I have “a list”.  I have fine tuned it, edited it, changed it, updated it, deleted from it and added to it.   Come on…admit it.  You have one too (or had).    This is the list that defines the guy (or gal) that is “perfect for you”.   Not just perfect…but perfect for […]

Wrapped In Kindness

I was having one of those days.   I’m sure that this kind of day won’t be unfamiliar to you…Nothing seemed to be going well…Computer systems crashed, customers were angry, projects were running late, stress was in the air. By three o’clock in the afternoon, I knew that the best plan of attack for me was […]

What puts the sparkle in YOUR eye?

I arrived home from work, parked my car in the garage and bounced into the house ready to say hello to my two kids.  They had been home all day, hanging out, doing some small chores, relaxing, playing.   The sight that greeted me was slightly unusual. Not only two kids greeted me, but three.  A […]

I don’t know

This is the time of year that you hear all about making predictions for the new year, setting new goals, making resolutions for an improved life.   For days we are surrounded by these thoughts, ideas, words, suggestions. I am here to say that I have considered all of that.  My response is “I Don’t Know…”. […]

Sometimes words hit the mark

. . “Arrange whatever pieces come your way.” -Virginia Woolf . . .

Grandpa’s sauce for the holidays!

They always say that the secret is in the sauce.   I, for one, believe that.  My grandfather had the best spaghetti sauce EVAR!  I remember the magical smell that greeted us at the door on Christmas Eve at his house, or clearly see myself as I jumped up and down in delight as he carried […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

I love this version of the song.  Reminds me of days past where my Dad would whistle and sing along!   Lovely! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E5WqegfuyE[/youtube]

Photos from NYC

Oh no!!!  It’s true! She IS the better sister!! St Patricks Cathedral was truly a stunning structure! Dolled up for the big wedding! The City and my Daddy.  What more does a girl need? My beautiful sister and gorgeous mother!

I caught the holiday spirit

You might be wondering why this is a big deal.    You catch the holiday spirit about this time every year.    That hasn’ t been the case for me. I have found over the last few years, that it is harder and harder to get into the spirit of the season.  I typically sequestered myself over […]