Empty Nest

Originally published June 2009 I guess I’m going through a bit of the “empty-nest syndrome.”  Family members that are in close proximity of me all have things going on that leaves me very much on my own.   Oldest daughter, Erin who lives in California...

Divorce

Originally published October 2009 When I was living through the first few years of divorce from my children’s father, I couldn’t wait to have the girls grown up so I would never have to deal with him again.  My first husband and I were married six years; it was a...

Mama Cooks

Originally published December 2009 For the last week I’ve been preparing for the arrival of one of my daughters and her husband who came for a five-day visit before Christmas.  During that time I have been planning for their stay by getting the house ready (got...

Clumsy Me

Originally published October 2009 Frankly, I can’t believe I’m still alive. I am the clumsiest person I know. Today’s mishap was just one in a long line of near-death experiences that had me grateful to still be walking the earth, or walking at all for that matter....