I used to make my family very nervous. (Let’s be honest, I probably still do.)
I’d walk in the room and declare, “I’m going to win the Publisher’s Clearinghouse Sweepstakes!” Then for about two weeks I’d carry on and speak as if it were already a done deal.
It never was a done deal. I never ... Read More
I planted a tree this weekend. Clearly I was somewhere other than Aberdeen, SD because no one plants trees in South Dakota in November.
But they do in San Diego!
Have you ever gone somewhere warm and sunny when everyone you know back home is freezing their weebles off? It’s kind of awesome.
But I’m not here to brag. I’m ... Read More
I had a conversation with someone recently that reminded me of something I had written about my dog.
This person was talking about something she really wanted to accomplish, but couldn’t quite get over the fear to truly pursue it. I innocently asked if someone had once made her feel like she wasn’t talented enough in that area. My friend’s eyes ... Read More
Have you ever had one of those nights where you’re almost asleep and your mind floats off and you’re sort of dreaming your way into blissful unconsciousness? Then all of a sudden those random thoughts form a real thought and BOOM! you’re wide awake?
I asked my daughter if that ever happens to her and she said she’s been known to ... Read More
I got a beach ball in the mail the other day. A fully inflated beach ball. I didn’t even know you could do that!
I can only imagine what my mail carrier and every other post office employee must have been thinking as they sorted letters, packages and my beach ball.
I walked into the house delighted with my present, thinking yet ... Read More
