Free time does make me jittery. I get overwhelmed by choice and possibility. There is just so much I could and should and want to do, so where do I start? I start to feel guilty and stressed and grumpy about not using my time wisely. I think it’s lovely that many people are trying…

I ran out of time to blog yesterday. Wait, how did I possibly run out of time when all my activities have been canceled? And I’m used to having a lot of schedule commitments. But now I have no rehearsals for plays or bands…no performances to be in or attend…no going out for dinner or…

Once again, I’m mining the 8th grade Values Journal. This entry is a good old fashioned tear-jerker, and least for me. The assignment was to write a “Letter of Respect” and this is what I wrote to my now-deceased-for-20-years mother: Dear Mom, Although it might now always seem like it, I do respect you. Not…

I discovered a gold mine of nostalgia yesterday while attempting to clean out junk in our upstairs: My “Values Journal” from 8th grade history class (I didn’t actually do much cleaning). As you can imagine, laughters and tearing-up ensued. I’m including actual shots of my entries (Hey, I could be a digital archivist!) This will…

Let me start with acknowledging that I am extremely lucky, and that I’m grateful for so many things. Now…commence the whining! I’ve made it through my first work week of “quarantine.” Whew. I’ve tried not to blog too much about COVID-19 or my experiences as our world grapples with it. Just like when it comes…

I am very happy and thankful to report that I had a successful Target run today, all things considered. Admittedly, I was not hoping to buy toilet paper. I didn’t even look to see if they had toilet paper out of curiousity, as I was in a bit of a time crunch and making a…

Okay it’s only had one contest, but my booby is victorious. While I believe there was some famous sports event that was cancelled because of COVID-19, (apparently March Madness doesn’t refer to any of my birthday celebrations), March Mammal Madness has proceeded. (March Mammal Madness is something we take part in because Chad’s friend and…

Happy National Awkward Moments Day! Yes, I Googled in desperation to find an innocuous holiday I could blog about. Boy (Girl) did I luck out! Yes, I could belatedly post about Pi Day, but I don’t really have opinions, experience or knowledge about baking or math. I DO have experience with awkwardness though…both giving and…

It’s not only St. Patrick’s Day and Day #7 (?total guess there) of “Shut It Down It America,” (#TBTL) but it’s my mom’s birthday. If my mom was still alive she would be 84. She died almost 20 years ago. I miss her at moments big and small (she never got to experience any of…