Let us remember it, every moment

June 15, 2026
No one in these senior years is immune to thoughts that attempt to make meaning of the lives we've lived. And as usual, a recent episode of the television show, Call the Midwife, has evoked those kinds of deep thoughts. As children on the show made time capsules (and yes, some of the adults,...

Sugar (great writing)

September 22, 2010
This song stopped me in my tracks in a restaurant tonight. At first I thought it was Brett Dennen, but no. It's Garrett Gue with Sugar. Some great writing and the tune...

Countdown clock: 8

September 21, 2010
Eight days til we leave for Italy.I have a pile of stuff waiting to be organized.It's in heap in a suitcase.But probably not the one I'm bringing.I've never been...

Eat cupcake pink

September 21, 2010

Woolly mammoths, monkeys, andstun guns

September 21, 2010
The city in which we live is pretty multi-cultural. Reflecting its population, the place is teeming with ethnic restaurants of every possible flavor: Afghan, Korean,...

Breathe, just breathe

September 21, 2010
Can something as simple as breathing support good health? Yes.Deep breathing sends endorphins coursing through our bodies, reducing tension and promoting...

Cupcakes almost like snow

September 21, 2010
Crave Cupcakes white chocolate macadamia nutWhite is defined as the absence of color.Daisy Hill Cake Co.It seems that color is unnecessary, at least where cupcakes are...

September 21, 2010
Our parents are dead, both sets. Long time. Well, except for my father, who passed just a little more than two years ago.And we didn't stay at "home" after we married....

Who are we really kidding?

September 20, 2010
Image: Craig MartinIs there anything as scary as taking an honest look at ourselves?Fear. It's the reason so few of us are willing to look beneath the stories we tell...

Coffee. It’s good for us.

September 20, 2010
Yeah, ok, it's Monday morning & I know what's on your mind. Coffee.There's a study for every side of the debate, but the latest ones say that coffee's good for us....

Cupcake of the day ~ football

September 20, 2010
You can try to butch 'em up, but they're still cupcakes.Guys, suck it up and have one anyway. In honor of the season.Image:...

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