Author Archives: kathymiele28

It was after dinner and my husband Steven and I were sitting on the back porch, watching the sun set and discussing what we’d done that day. “The babies across the street are just starting to walk.” I said as I leaned back in my rocker. Our across the street neighbors had twins, a boyContinue reading “TICK TERROR”

Alex and I were on a walk through our neighborhood when, halfway down the street, I stopped and pointed. “Wouldn’t that look perfect in our backyard?” Alex looked at the house I was pointing to. “What?” “The potting bench!” I sighed. “I’ve always wanted one.” Alex looked confused. “Why?” I couldn’t believe he couldn’t seeContinue reading “POTTING BENCH ENVY”

I was at the dining room table balancing my checkbook when my son, Alex walked in. “Can I borrow your pen for a minute?” he asked. I handed over my pen. Alex looked at it for a moment. “What’s Affinia?” he asked. “Oh, that’s the hotel I stayed in with your Aunt Liz last weekend.”Continue reading “PEN PROBLEM”

I was walking down the stairs following my son, Alex, as we headed to my office when I reached into my sweatshirt pocket and felt the familiar crinkle of a candy wrapper. Pulling it out I offered it to him. “Would you like a hard candy?” Alex stopped right in his tracks and turned aroundContinue reading “SWEET TREATS”

“Oh, come here little guy, you’re never going to find your soul-mate inside.” I scooped the lightning bug off the dining room wall and headed to the kitchen door. “Who are you talking to?” My husband, Steven asked as I passed him in the kitchen. “This little guy.” I held out my cupped hands, lettingContinue reading “NATURE’S FIREWORKS”

It was early afternoon and I was sitting on my back deck reading a book when my son, Alex, came out and sat down in the chair next to me. “You just get up?” I asked as I marked my spot in my book before putting it down on the table. Alex was rubbing hisContinue reading “BIRD BATHING”

My husband Steven and I were both in our living room, each of us quietly scrolling through our phones. “I just sent you an e-mail of a link I thought you’d like to read.” Steven said as he continued scrolling. “Oh!” I clicked on my e-mail. “What’s it about?” “Read the link.” Steven repeated. “ButContinue reading “PHONE AFFLICTION”

“I’m so embarrassed!” I cried as I came into the house and tossed the bag with my new shoes on the chair. Steven came out of our bedroom. “What happened?” “I ran into someone I haven’t seen in a while looking like this!” I swept my hand up and down my torso. “Ripped jeans thatContinue reading “WHO CARES? I DO!”

“Look how cute they are!” I was sitting on our back porch with my son, Alex as we watched two chipmunks tumble around in a patch of clover. “You can hear them squeaking at each other.” Alex laughed. One of the chipmunks had broken free from the tumble and raced towards the woods, the otherContinue reading “CHIPMUNK CHATTER”

I heard my husband, Steven in the kitchen so I got up off the couch and hurried in to meet him. “I’ve got a new thing!” I cried, holding out that days newspaper. Steven sighed, “Oh no. Does this involve me?” “Yup!” I couldn’t help but smile. “The next nice day we’re going Forest Bathing!”Continue reading “FOREST BATHING”