Monthly Archives: March 2018

Day 31 of 31: Surprises

Surprise – that is what we in Minnesota got this morning. Day 31 of March – a day we are thinking will take us into spring but no there is 3 inches of new snow sitting in my yard and … Continue reading

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Day 30: A return to the basement garden

We are two days from the start of April. The sun tried its best this morning to make it look like spring but the wind won out and my walk was cold. By late morning the clouds had rolled over … Continue reading

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Day 29: Brother and Sister

Today late in the afternoon I come home to find my son sitting with his phone face timing with his older sister. My heart melted to watch and listen to the two of them checking in. Now I know that … Continue reading

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Day 28: personal rhythms

It is day 28 of writing. It has been a great run and most days I have been ready and excited to write. Today I was up before 6:00 am and off to test kids by 7:00. We managed to … Continue reading

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Day 27: It began today!

I work part time as a public school test coordinator. I don’t believe in standardized tests but there I am organizing, sorting, problem solving computer issues, calendar issues and staff needs. Today we began our state tests for the spring … Continue reading

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Day 26: a reason to believe

It snowed again but walking is what I do so out I went again this morning – I am in need of a good emotional clearing. The National news has me full of thoughts and memories. The good ones and … Continue reading

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Day 25: Thoughts swirling

It is a beautiful sunny day. A bit cool for my liking but the sky is a rich blue with no clouds in view. My mind however to swirling with so many thoughts that I am having trouble focusing into … Continue reading

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Day 24: Color of the Month

In past years the white of winter has taken over and I fought it by posting pictures of colorful plants on Face book all through January. This year slipped by and I did not create my month of color. So … Continue reading

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Day 23: Walking

After a health issue (really lets name it for what it was I had a heart attack a year and 1/2 ago) I spend a lot of time walking. The heart is a muscle and it needs to be used. … Continue reading

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Day 22: a simple life

I was stuck this morning. Not sure what to write about when I realized I live a simple life now. I realize I have crafted this simple life for a reason. After years of running after my own kids and … Continue reading

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