Somehow it seems that when one person/family in our family moves (houses, cities, doesn’t matter what!), everyone moves! This may be calming down a bit since our kids are now the house buying mode instead of renting houses or …
Indulging My Inner Librarian
I'm on Inspired by Life ... and Fiction today talking about my ongoing project of cataloging my home library! Come see what it's all about! …
Forging Our New Path part 2
I promised a look at our new house--and I delivered! Come get a quick tour over at Inspired by Life . . . and Fiction. …
Forging Our New Path, Part 1
I said I'd let you know where we landed, so here is part 1 of that post sharing with you my lovely new neighborhood. Once our furniture is here, I'll give you a peek inside! Come join me for the reveal on Inspired by Life . . …
If not now, when?
How are you using this extra time at home you've been given? Come read my thoughts on the subject over at Inspired by Life ... and Fiction. …
An Intermittent Winter
I never thought I’d be happy living in a place with little or no winter. I’ve always liked the cold. Or rather, liked that I could hole up in my warm house in front of a fire with a warm drink while the cold raged outside. …
“I Cannot Live Without Books”
The first time I saw the Thomas Jefferson quote, "I cannot live without books," it was on a t-shirt in the Library of Congress gift shop. It resonated so strongly with me that I plunked down the money and bought the shirt. …
Summer of Chaos Comes to a Close
Way back at the beginning of this year, I knew this summer would be chaos. I just didn't realize until March how chaotic it would truly be! I don't even want to know how many boxes I've packed and moved. How many miles I've …
Hankering for Routine–Again!
When I fantasized about life with kids in their 20s, I imagined my days would move along through the summer months at pretty much the same pace as the school year. After all, my family would no longer be ruled by the school …
My Quiet House
My daughter is settled in Philly, looking for a job, ready to start grad school. My older son is couch-surfing in his college town, the suburban full of furniture and all his stuff, meeting with the classroom teacher he'll …