Last night around 8pm, the sound was undeniable. The rain POURED, over an inch in one hour. And being my crazy self I slipped on the flip-flops, went in the back yard with the two little ones and we danced ( Read more... )

This morning there was the pattering of rain ( Read more... )

My grandpa died this past Thursday. How do I put into words the deep love and affection I hold for a wonderful man I am privileged to know and continue to call Grandpa ( Read more... )

Dear Universe ( Read more... )

Rather I should be writing, what to do. I need to get to Southern California to see my grandpa one last time. I would really like to get some pictures of him and Liam ( Read more... )

I was awakened at 4:40 am by the twittering of birds. It's my fault though; I left both windows wide open so I could fully enjoy the sounds of pounding rain. I often wonder what the internal clock of a bird is and does it vary from species to species ( Read more... )

As of 8am this morning we have already have over a half inch of rain. It's a perfect day to get caught up on all the cleaning that needs to get done. I think that I may steal the idea of my good friend and use photos to catalog the process! That way it is a visual reminder ( Read more... )

So the other day I rearranged...again :) What spurred this development you may ask? Well, my Sweetie Pie went to the trouble of making an entire meal for me...one of my favorites to boot! North Carolinan BBQ, homemade slaw and roasted rosemary potatoes. It was yummy and VERY thoughtful. I told Bill that he's almost always nice but this was ( Read more... )

At this moment I am warm and cozy. I suppose it could be attributed to the glass (or two) of merlot that I've been sipping or maybe the black cashmere sweater clinging to my body, or maybe it's because my children are running up to me giving me hugs with shouts of "Mommy". Whatever the reason, I haven't felt this relaxed in weeks, and by weeks I ( Read more... )

I am tired of being in pain. There are moments where it can be ignored, but the times where the numbing, burning pain encroach on my usually active life has moved me beyond wondering to being damn mad! There is too much to be done and not much time, moments to myself I can't really take becuase children, husband, house and work are waiting for me ( Read more... )