Late bloomers…what kind of flower is this?!

There was a segment on the program, Sunday Morning, yesterday that brought me to tears. It was entitled "Late Bloomers" and as Jack and I watched it, we both were filled with deep emotion. For me it felt like hope and an affirmation that life is truly meant to keep expanding, as we ourselves are.…

Living in the present, looking forward to…

As Jack and I were driving home late last evening, we both noticed that our conversation was not very uplifting. We were sort of randomly talking about some long-standing difficulties with a couple of family members, the recent illness of a good friend, and how another friend (that we had just run into) didn't seem…

Feeling my way along: defining new comfort zones

  I've decided to get my hair cut really short before we leave for Mexico. Since my initial leap last fall into the world of short hair, every cut has gotten shorter. The idea came to me yesterday while I was driving home from the grocery store and it was followed by the thought, "Do…

A worthy use of my time?

I finally finished my cashmere blanket. It is incredibly soft, cozy, warm and funny looking. The cats love it. I love it.... when I feel it, without looking at it. When I see it, it's hard not to focus on the crooked lines, and puckered surface. I know that I could have done a better…

A day to celebrate!

I was 22 when my oldest son Tom was born. I had always wanted to be a mother, and didn't have any idea of how young I really was. I was also completely overwhelmed by the responsibility of 24/7 care of another person. I remember one day saying to my mother, "I didn't know that…

Looking for something to love (and the winners of the Mary’s Skin Survival Balm)

My mother and I met for breakfast yesterday. As we were getting ready to leave the restaurant, she said, "These are not all that comfortable (pointing to her shoes) I'm going to look for another pair today." I looked down at her feet. She was wearing sandals. No socks. Even though it was April 2nd,…