Archive for the tag 'laughter'

The Sunday Sweater

The morning sun filters through the window and falls in a blanket of warmth around me, creating a perfect writing space.  In my mind, I an taken back to a scene from my childhood, where I am wrapped in my Dad’s old  sweater curled up in a chair that sits in a south facing window.  [...]

Turkey Breasts Anyone?

Natural turkeys are on sale at Whole Foods and I want  to take advantage of the sale.  Knowing that a turkey is all I am picking up, I neglect to snag a small cart as I am walking into the store. I head back to the meat department and find the frozen turkeys I am [...]

What are you Playing at?

Happy Summer!  The season is just a few weeks away and already, families are into the swing of the summer routine:  backyard BBQs, swimming, baseball, vacations.  It is fun to watch families out riding bikes together, and walking in the park.  I think summer can be a real time of [...]

Spring is Here!

An evening walk through the park yesterday reminded me that indeed, spring is here, and not just witnessed in the flowering trees showing off their white and pink blossoms.  Along with the tulips and daffodils, love and friendship and happiness was in the air!
Babies and toddlers were enjoying the playground, their laughter ringing through the [...]

Sisters

My oldest daughter is home from college for her spring break.  I am keenly aware of how the energy in our house changes when she is home.  She brings sunshine and love wherever she goes, and when she is with her two sisters, giggles abound!  Our second daughter is a junior in high school, already [...]