I didn’t really grow up with Halloween although I have a few memories of giving out candy or running around the neighborhood filling a pillowcase with lots of candy. When I became a parent, I didn’t make a big deal…
Category: Journal
Personal blog entries
The Most Unexpected Gift
About a year ago, I had a meeting at my lawyer’s house. He is my lawyer and so much more. Our families have been intertwined for years. He is one of the few people that knew my mother and my…
Daycation
I recently went on a “daycation”. A great beach with an outdoor restaurant. This place is a complete success despite the times. WHY? The rules are crystal clear–no mask-no service. You WILL be asked to leave if you do not…
Unicorns
The other day several of my campers were having a conversation about whether unicorns were real. The conversation turned into a debate when one camper stomped his foot and announced “where’s the proof?” Smart boy. Evidence is important and so…
Folding Socks
I really hate folding socks. I’m fine with gathering the clothes, running the washer and dryer and even folding the clothes. But, I really hate folding socks. It’s such an unpleasant chore and I put it off as long as…
A Leaky Roof
In an El Nino year, just behind worries about mudslides and commuting to work and school, is the concern about a roof that leaks–that leaky roof. We all have these concerns about what happens when the unexpected happens and the…
The Blessing of a Wheelchair
Wheelchair (n)…a chair mounted on wheels for those who cannot walk; origin late 1600s. One can go through a whole lifetime without even a thought of its effects, or life can revolve around the existence of a wheelchair. For some…