I was sitting on the couch looking out at the snow covered ground when my son Alex came into the room. “What are you up to today?” he asked as he sat down next to me. “I’m hoping to have a nice calm indoor day today.” I said as I pointed out the window. “I’mContinue reading “PEACE AND HARMONY”
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KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON
“Oh, come on!” I cried as I sat down on the couch after cleaning the kitchen and saw another section of our Christmas tree lights had gone out. “What’s the deal with you?” “Who are you talking to?” My son Alex asked as he walked into the living room. I pointed to our tree. “AnotherContinue reading “KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON”
SNOW CHECK
I went to sleep knowing that overnight we were going to be having our first snowfall of the season. The weather forecasters had predicted 2 to 3 inches so I really wasn’t concerned. When I woke up the next morning and went to my bedroom window to take a peek, I let out a longContinue reading “SNOW CHECK”
FEEDING FAIL
“I had such high hopes.” I said with a sigh as I looked out my kitchen window to our backyard. My son Alex came up next to me. “What are you talking about?” I pointed to the split open pumpkin laying at the edge of our woods. “I thought they’d be thrilled to have thatContinue reading “FEEDING FAIL”
FRONT DOOR FIASCO
My son, Alex and I were going to go for a walk when I stopped in the foyer and wondered out loud. “Do you think I’m going to need a coat?” Alex went to check the outdoor thermometer which was outside the dining room window while I decided it would just be easier to openContinue reading “FRONT DOOR FIASCO”
MAGIC PURSE
My husband Steven and our son Alex and I were having lunch with some friends at a local restaurant. As the server handed us our menus I reached in my purse to get my reading glasses. As my hand swept the inside of my bag I felt a small container and pulled it out. IContinue reading “MAGIC PURSE”
CHARLIE BROWN PUMPKINS
“What’s wrong with all the pumpkins on the front steps?” My husband Steven asked as he walked in the front door. “What do you mean, ‘What’s wrong with them’?” I asked. “They look like they’re melting.” He laughed. “They’re a little misshapen.” I agreed. “But that’s what makes them so beautiful.” I smiled as IContinue reading “CHARLIE BROWN PUMPKINS”
LOCAL SUMMER
“It’s here.” I sighed as I stood on the boardwalk leaning against the railing looking out at the ocean. I could hear the waves hitting the sandy shoreline and that sound was exactly what I needed. I looked over at my husband Steven who was standing next to me. “Local summer.” I sighed again. “MyContinue reading “LOCAL SUMMER”
WHO’S KNOCKING AT MY DOOR?
It was first thing in the morning and I was rushing around the house trying to get ready for work. I grabbed my bags and water bottle off the chair and headed to the front door calling out “Good-by!” to whoever was in earshot when my son Alex came around the corner. “Be careful! There’sContinue reading “WHO’S KNOCKING AT MY DOOR?”
TOLL ROAD
My son Alex and I were driving out of our development headed for the grocery store when I spotted the lemonade stand up ahead. “Oh, no. They’re still at it! ” I cried and looked over at Alex. “Duck down!” Alex looked around confused. “Duck down? Why?” I didn’t want to slow the car downContinue reading “TOLL ROAD”
Slice of Life 