Did it happen to you? Did you suddenly find yourself half way through December and totally overwhelmed with what still had to be done? Still Christmas gifts to buy or make? Cards to write? Meals to plan? Every year I think I'm doing well until it gets to be about 10 days before Christmas then... Continue Reading →
Finding Peace
This is my view tonight. As I lay here in the pool, the word peace came to mind. I was overwhelmed by how calm I felt and how peaceful it is. After 8pm, after the 3 littles are in bed, after the teens are all organized with their evening plans. Quiet. Peaceful. Got... Continue Reading →
Exam Day
My university daughter is preparing for exams this week. It's hard to watch. She stays up way too late studying and writing papers. She doesn't eat well, she gets grumpy, snappy and pushes the limits of exhaustion. Inevitably she will end up physically sick. I was the same way in school. I got so anxious... Continue Reading →