Tag Archives: joy
Dog Tales–Welcoming a Dog Into Our Home
When I think about how happy I am to have my delightful dog Sparkle in my life, I am amazed. For a long time I resisted having a dog. First of all, I am allergic to dogs, and I feared … Continue reading
I Think I’ll Write a Book
“I think I’ll write a book someday,” said the young woman. “It will be poetry, verses about love and longing and the angst of being twenty.” That Christmas she received a suede-covered volume from her beau inscribed ‘Kate’s Scribbles.’ … Continue reading
Buffalo
Dear readers, I just returned from one of two visits to my hometown of Buffalo, New York this summer—the first to attend my brother-in-law’s funeral and the second, to celebrate a family reunion. I reworked this blog post from four … Continue reading
Real Estate
Some friends and I had a wonderful day out today. We went to nearby Winter Park, a chi-chi destination in the Orlando area. We took the iconic Winter Park Boat Ride—an attraction (for want of a better word) that has … Continue reading
Hawai’i
I finally got to Hawai’i. Three tries, three cancellations, and finally—I made it! Hawai’i was all I hoped and dreamed it would be. The weather was nearly perfect: warm and sunny with a lovely breeze that kept the bugs and … Continue reading
Happy Valentines Day
Valentine’s Day—a day devoted to purchasing flowers, candy and jewelry and maybe something a little naughty for your significant other. Many folks feel it’s overrated as a holiday. It’s too commercialized, and benefits only the florists and candy makers, … Continue reading
At the Dentist
I had extensive dental work done recently. My dentist is a very kind, gentle woman who makes the experience as easy as possible. So instead of being tense and alert, worrying about whether or not something would hurt, I … Continue reading
My Love Affair
I have had a love affair with the beach since –well, my earliest memory. The sound of the surf as it rolls onto the shore is a comfort to me. The sand between my toes and the fresh, salt … Continue reading
I Turned Around
I turned around and my daughter was leaving home for college. She was eighteen, a pretty, raven haired girl. We packed her stuff (there was a lot of it) into her red car and our car, too, and … Continue reading
Wedding
There was a wedding in my family this past weekend—a celebration of and an affirmation that love does exist. It was a wonderful weekend, bringing together family from both coasts and points south and west. The bride and groom … Continue reading