I don’t watch television at all. Haven’t watched a television show in years. Well, that’s not true I have watched a few episodes of Mad Men and Glee on my computer, but I have not watched anything when it actually aired in forever. Weird, I know, but hands down the very best gift I’ve ever…
I’ve always loved a new year…well, a new anything for that matter. When I was in school I loved new notebooks or new school clothes. As I get older I love new cars or a new purse…I really love a new purse. All opportunities to get rid of the old stains or used pages. New…
Over the last few months I’ve heard a couple of stories, other than the ones in the media, about young people taking their lives. Ending before they even started. As a grown woman it breaks my heart. As a parent it scares the crap out of me. Life is hard and there are times that…
Water. That’s the theme of the You Capture post this week. Interestingly enough I live in the desert and all three of my children participate competitively in water sports. Katlyn rows on the crew team for Xavier College Prep and Cotter and Maggie swim for The Phoenix Swim Club. Last weekend was full of water…
Thirteen is an important year, a milestone. Cotter, my son, reached that milestone this past weekend. Michael and I took him to lunch and had a day dedicated to Cotter. Came home and got ready for dinner and presents. Tradition in our house, when it’s your birthday Dad makes your favorite meal. Cotter is not…
“You are so lucky”, she said. We were discussing life and she was commenting on how lucky I was to have children, a great marriage and a career. “I am very fortunate”, I replied and we left it at that. Later that evening I got to thinking. Is it really luck? I am not sure…
Why is it that some people can hold on to what is important and others get lost in the crap? There are people that always seem positive and can for the most part keep their eye on the ball. Family comes first, it is not how much money you have that matters, don’t sweat the…