"It isn't the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it's the pebble in your shoe." ~Muhammad Ali We did something new as a family: indoor rock climbing! This was a fun outing to celebrate our youngest son's 12th birthday. It was a first for us all, and we all got a chance to climb to … [Read more...] about Life lately: it’s March {2021}
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It’s a new year – finally!
The year wasn't all bad for us, but it certainly had challenges. There's been so much talk about everyone being excited for a new year, but things don't feel different to me just because we flipped the calendar. Even so, I'm glad to see the tail end of 2020. We smoked ourselves out of the house … [Read more...] about It’s a new year – finally!
Why your dog is good for you!
There's a sign at one of our favorite local restaurants that says, "Dogs welcome; people tolerated." Ken says I need a sign like that in the house. Dogs are uncomplicated and their love is unconditional. Sure, every now and then they eat something gross in the yard or chew the corner of a rug (or in … [Read more...] about Why your dog is good for you!
Week-end: links & life {vol. 49}
"Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms." -George Eliot Yesterday, I had a bad day. I've been stressing about all the things that have to be done by all our deadlines to make this move happen, and I ended up yelling at the kids and text-venting at … [Read more...] about Week-end: links & life {vol. 49}