stepping out of the boat

Somehow, some way, I think I knew this was going to happen before my children left the nest. For reasons I cannot explain (and some I can), we are homeschooling Grayson this year. And when I say it’s a leap of faith, I mean it’s a leap across a chasm the...
becoming, chapter 4

becoming, chapter 4

Well, darlings, it’s been quite a while since I wrote a chapter of my life down here.  July. It seems like something always holds me back–time, distraction, projects, & growing traffic that makes me even more vulnerable.  But hey, what’s life...

a day in the life

I’ve been dying to write a “day in the life” post for a while now, mostly because I like to reflect, LOVE to write (about anything), & it reminds me of my 25 Things posts…which I adore. They are like therapy for me. Not every day is busy....

Word of the Year

When I heard my sweet buddy, Layla, was having a Word of the Year party, I couldn’t wait to get all reflective and join in! Last year was quite crazy, very whirlwind-ish, sprinkled with lots of “whoa, I can’t believe this is happening” moments....