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Random 5 – Congress, Mentors and Meerkats
It’s time for five random thoughts from the ever-swirling mind of yours truly. 1. I’m off to D.C. soon and last week, with the help of my Congressional office, I booked a guided tour of the U.S....
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R5F – Peonies, memories, crimes & attitudes
It’s Friday and time for 5 random happenings and observations from my world. 1. My Lilacs have come and gone but look who is making their grand debut? Frankie loved the peonies and his ashes are...
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Random 5 on the 4th – the Capitol, summer tunes and more
I missed Random 5 Friday so instead am doing Random 5 for the 4th – here we go! 1. Today is Saturday, July 4th, our nation’s “birthday.” The birds are singing, the weather is hot and hazy, and we are...
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Remember her
I’ve written consistently about cleaning: cleaning out cupboards and sorting through friendships ~ deciding which to treasure and which to discard. I’ve written on how learning to say “no” has made...
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Random 5 Friday – moving, dressing, weddings and dogs
Random 5 Friday is here again and wow – what a whirlwind it’s been. You should know that I’ve composed many posts in my head but I do believe random ramblings are all I’m capable of today 1) Packing....
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Freedom, baby
15 years ago today, we experienced an inconceivable tragedy when terrorists attacked our nation simply because of who we are and what we stand for. We will never forget. 4 years ago, we experienced...
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Random 5 Sunday – Vacation, Naps, Plans and Cheer
It’s time for Random 5 Sunday on the first Sunday in December: Thanksgiving week vacation: I’ve never taken the whole week of Thanksgiving off. I’ve taken a day here and a day there. But never the...
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Summer Days & Sully’s book
We’re nearing the end of our July vacation ~ and it always amazes me how quickly vacation flies by! Ahh the lazy days of summer. It’s hot, sticky and sunny. Even with my 70SPF I have a warm tan with...
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On being a citizen
* Originally posted July 3, 2013. * * * What does being a citizen mean to you? Really mean? Does it mean you can vote? Does it mean you belong? What does it mean? To me, it means a defining moment in...
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