I made a reservation on Southwest Air today. I hate flying! No…it’s not the flight. I enjoy the plane ride and I really like the bustle of the airport. I’m always amazed that I don’t know a single person. And while I’m at it, how in the world are there so many different faces? Seriously,…
The Birthday Girl
Thirty four years ago this morning, flowers were arriving. I was propped up in bed and breakfast was at my door. I was relieved, sore and very happy. My first daughter had just come into our lives. Little did I know at the time that this sweet faced little baby would bring so much love…
Cool Blue Tunic
I had money to spend, so naturally I couldn’t find a single piece of clothing that I liked. I’d rummaged through the sales racks, full price section and even the petite section. I am not petite, but I had that money to spend. I was desperate. I huffed and puffed to myself that…
Wrinkle Bugs
At three a.m. my husband, Scott, got up to go to the bathroom. This is usually an uneventful event. Last night however, I heard him yelling, “Get off me! Don’t even think about it! Get! Get! Get away from me.” “What the heck are you doing?” I yelled to him. “Is it a palmetto bug…
Priceless
I really couldn’t afford to spend $500 on a flight, but it was the right thing to do. My mom’s last living sister, Helen, is in her late 80’s. Her daughter Chris is 52 and was born with Down’s Syndrome. I remember when Chris was christened. I was eight years old. I peeked at her…