Despite Monday feeling colder than the thermometer claimed, after school I grabbed Jeter and headed to the golf course for a walk. It is my goal, you know, to give him the best life a dog has ever known and he needed the exercise. We were greeted by a small herd of dogs, with labradors … Continue reading Handing things over to you
Category: musings
Seventeen things I learned in 2017
Never regret money spent traveling. I’m not a good boss and have no interest in ever owning a business again. That being said, I did learn how to do payroll and use Quickbooks. The Hudson Valley has no shortage of adorable and fun places for quick getaways. For every $1000 spent on a cosmetic household … Continue reading Seventeen things I learned in 2017
Running thoughts
As late fall inches closer to winter and the days get shorter, I’ve fallen in love again with running. Last night’s run was pretty satisfying. My thoughts were as strong as my legs, the temperature was perfectly crisp and the air was scented with wood smoke. It was a pleasure. Sometimes running feels really difficult. … Continue reading Running thoughts
Hands. Off.
Each new allegation of sexual harassment brings with it an increased sense of disbelief - not because I doubt the women who are sharing their experiences in such remarkable numbers, but because I can’t help but be curious how so many men could possibly have believed their actions are acceptable. I wonder “who raised them?,” … Continue reading Hands. Off.
Thankful for…
My children - even on the days when I can’t understand their actions or attitudes. A brother whom I never doubt, even when he just makes stuff up. Friends whom I’ve known for so long that I don’t have to explain to them where I come from because they were there. More recently made friends … Continue reading Thankful for…
I like that
When I was an undergraduate, studying English and Women’s Studies at the University at Albany, I didn’t often buy prepared food in the basement of the campus center. There was one occasion, though, when I was on campus in the evening for a panel discussion and needed a bite to eat. I walked downstairs and … Continue reading I like that
Sweetness
I made some granola Saturday and used almost the very last drops of a jar of honey that I bought last spring while I was in Germany. I say "almost" because I intentionally saved a teeny bit for a soothing cup or two of tea (with bourbon and lemon) that I will savor during my … Continue reading Sweetness