Usually the end of summer brings a bit of melancholy for me. It used to be my favorite season when I lived in Maine and had to soak up the sun while it lasted. Now that I’m in the sunny south, I have more time to gather rays, but there is still something about summer… Continue Reading
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The Invisible Americans
The author of the following open letter to the President of the United States is anonymous, but it tells the story of a growing class of people here in America. Dear President Obama and members of Congress, I’m writing this ‘letter’ more out of a need to express myself than with any true thought that… Continue Reading
The Elizabeth Edwards Debate
I watch the Today show most mornings with my first cup of coffee, while tackling my business e-mails. Yesterday, Matt did an interview with Elizabeth Edwards. The woman has amazing strength. Then this morning Meridith V. interviewed two ‘experts’ one who felt that Mrs. Edwards was wrong to write the book and open up wounds… Continue Reading
Walking the Fine Line between Exciting and Scary
I know, I know…I’ve been silent for a bit. I’m so sorry, but transitioning from a temporary home in VA to a permanent home in NC was a bit more overwhelming than I thought it was going to be. I love my new place, and after this past weekend I pretty much have all the… Continue Reading
My Kind of Snow…
I woke up this morning and as I was going about my morning routine of making the bed, applying moisturizer after my shower and getting dressed I was suddenly struck by the fact that behind my closed blinds the light seemed abnormally bright. Not in a ‘the sun is out’ kind of way, but in… Continue Reading
Merry, Merry Holidays
Today is the first day since I arrived in Maine for the holidays that it hasn’t snowed. Honestly. No fears of not having a white Christmas here folks. I flew in last Thursday and from Friday on it snowed in some fashion. It really put a cramp in my shopping style. Finally today the sun… Continue Reading
The Voices in my Head
It’s been an interesting week. A part of me wants to stop right there. Can you imagine, if that one sentence was my entire post? But honestly, there is a part of me, a soft little voice inside that says, ” To say more could ruin it.” “Ruin what?” another voice asks. Yeah, yeah, don’t… Continue Reading
Bah Humbug?!
If it’s the most wonderful time of the year, why does everyone seem so crabby? Let’s face it, once upon a time the Christmas season (yes, I said C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S, get over it) caused smiles, laughter and goodwill. So why all the frowns, hustling and bustling and general grouchiness? Heck, some of the people I’ve come… Continue Reading
Live! from Virginia
Yes, the princess is getting somewhat settled into a routine in her new southern location. I arrived on schedule Nov. 2nd and as planned spent this past weekend with my son at ECU. I knew I had missed him, but don’t think I realized just how much until I saw him. It made it much… Continue Reading