“There’s that moment every year. We sit down to a much-awaited table – the sum of the attention of to-do lists across town. Not a detail missed. Yet no matter how perfect the setting, it is something else for which we are grateful: the simple pause that comes from the gathering. That’s it. The reflection…
Month: November 2013
That’s one way to find out.
For the third year in a row, I’m posting about this disturbing topic after an afternoon of shopping. Two years ago, it was an eye punch. Last year, it was the face smash. This year, a new development. I’m sorry to say that the disfigured chocolate movement has extended its reach beyond Lindt bears. This…
Thursday
“When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the Creator.” — Mahatma Gandhi
What a Find!
Today’s blog post on Colossal provided a treasure trove of gorgeousness on multiple levels.* First, there’s this magical time lapse video of the 2013 Albuquerque Balloon Festival. My life’s “looking forward to it” list just expanded by one outrageously breathtaking visual feast. Geez, I thought OUR balloon race was awesome. It pales in comparison. Look…
You’ve Got This!
After my less-than-productive run yesterday, I went for a three mile hike with Drew. Gotta say, he’s turned into a bit of a running buff and fitness freak. He’s dropped at least 30 pounds since his chemo ended a year ago. He works out religiously and eats very healthy. It’s been fun to watch his…
Distractions
Between the fall colors, the leaves, the clouds and the wind whipping about, today’s run was one of the most distracted I’ve ever had. It’s not even fair to call it a run. It was more of a jog…look around…stop…take a picture…take another picture…look around some more…jog a bit…la…la…la. It has become painfully obvious that…
You’ve Got a Friend in Me
(a forgotten gem from our birthday adventure)
Dear So-and-So…
Well, my firstborn is 21. We celebrated with a Veteran’s Day road trip to see the Chicago Bulls play. While there, we were formally introduced to Sprinkles Cupcakes and experienced Chicago’s first snow of the season. But people-watching along the way has reminded me that I haven’t done a Dear So-and-So post in a very,…
Tonight…
…we celebrated his last day as a 20-year old. Tomorrow…a toast to 21. And a few tears from his mamma.
A Very Good Day
A year ago at this time, my oldest son had just wrapped up twelve months of chemotherapy. Today, he finished his second 5k race in 7th place out of 300 runners in a time that I can’t even fathom. While it’s true that his disease is not cured, he’s come such a long, long way….
Never Gets Old
A work trip to Northwest Missouri isn’t complete without a visit to the Benedictine Convent in Clyde. I’m convinced that their chapel is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. I don’t take as many photos as I used to, but it never gets old. Takes my breath away and brings tears…
A Day in the Life
Believe it or not, these seemingly random photos are actually related. These images reflect my day. From the time I got up to, well, now, I took one photo an hour (when it was possible) to document a “day in the life.” Not to say that my life is vaguely significant or even remotely interesting….
Sometimes…
….God smiles in color. And this year, God seems to be smiling a lot. In fact, I’d call it a full-on belly laugh. The trees in our neighborhood don’t even look real this year. It’s absolutely spectacular. A number of four-legged friends were out and about enjoying the colors and cool temperatures. Including this big…
Three Questions
“Ask yourself three questions before speaking: Is what I am about to say true? Is it kind? Is it necessary? If what you are about to say isn’t true, don’t say it. If it’s true and kind and, as far as you can foresee, has no negative consequences, say it. If it’s true and unkind,…
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