More than usual, France is on my mind. I haven’t commented on the news or social matters on this blog – I like to keep it light-hearted and inspirational. I don’t intend to start now with blending the news – which is almost always a big downer (to say the least), but I would first … More In A French State of Mind
Since dark, stormy nights are also excellent for staying indoors, they are also prime times for writing. This evening, a few little stories from recent past that have previously been sitting in a digital pile are moving from mere thoughts into narratives. I do hope you enjoy them, these anecdotes, this story being a selection … More A Word On the Audacity and Identity Crises of Squirrels
I arrived in Atlanta from Boston around 11:30 am. Immediately, I noticed how the social temperature was different in the South as compared to the North. Anybody who serves food or greets you actually takes more than a few moments to be polite, courteous, kind, and respectful, something most definitely lacking anywhere I’ve lived. Most … More Meeting Atlanta’s fiiiiiine Grandma Magnet
“So much to say. And so much not to say! Some things are better left unsaid. But so many unsaid things can become a burden.” (Dibs’ Mother – page 79) “Perhaps there is more understanding and beauty in life when the glaring sunlight is softened by the patterns of shadows. Perhaps there is more depth … More Dibs: In Search of Self
“Nannying, you say? When did you start nannying?” Well, today. I’ve begun to learn the fine difference between the nanny culture, and the babysitting culture. Now, I do like kids. I really do. But, five hours with these two little fellers and I think I burned off the past three meals’ worth of energy. ___________________________________________________ … More Nannying, Day 1
