It has been a while since my last post. A few friends and family members have even commented that I seem to have gone silent. These days the battle between life and blogging always ends with life as the victor and I guess I shouldn’t be mad at that. Normally my life experiences inspire aContinue reading “Season of Silence”
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Photograph February #3
On Wednesday, after spending four months with us, my parents went home to Jamaica. Last year after their stay, I made the trip back home with them. This year I couldn’t make it, at least not just yet. However, this is as good a time as any to take a trip down memory lane andContinue reading “Photograph February #3”
As the Ferris Wheel Turns
…and so, the “Ferris wheel” turns, and January is the first to hop off. I sometimes wonder if January ever feels cheated somehow, always the first one on and the first one off the wheel, no lingering, no looking forward. Gone with January are a few people I knew very well, close friends of myContinue reading “As the Ferris Wheel Turns”
Age is Really Just a Number
“It’s paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn’t appeal to anyone.” Andy Rooney Tomorrow my dad hits another milestone. Under the strict orders of my sister, I’m forbidden from stating his age. Now, I know there’s some silly notion floating around out thereContinue reading “Age is Really Just a Number”
Still No Regrets Here
Have you ever been caught unexpectedly by the realization of just how much your life has changed? Sometimes it’s as simple as seeing someone, driving past some place, or hearing a certain song, and suddenly you’re jolted into remembering that at some time in your past, this person, place or song used to be aContinue reading “Still No Regrets Here”
The Forgotten Memories
Over the last week my family and I have been spending some time watching video recordings of us, made over twenty years ago. It’s truly amazing and priceless that we have this chance to view these little snap shots documenting our experiences that had been forgotten over the years. No doubt, things we probably wouldContinue reading “The Forgotten Memories”
What, No Thanks for Thanksgiving?
I remember a time when Thanksgiving was a holiday that was deeply revered. We all understood this was a special time for giving thanks with family and friends with the overindulgence on turkey and stuffings an added bonus. Typically, this meant all the rituals and decorations for Christmas were reserved until after Thanksgiving. For yearsContinue reading “What, No Thanks for Thanksgiving?”
I Cried…
My sister called me yesterday while I was on my way to the memorial service of a mutual friend. During our conversation the topic of my blog came up and of how infrequent they now were. I explained that I was just not inspired to write as often anymore, but what I should have saidContinue reading “I Cried…”
29 Years Above Water
Today my husband and I celebrate our 29th year wedding anniversary and I have learned that even though there are some do’s and don’ts in marriage, there are no manuals on the right or wrong way to make your marriage work. Marriage is not a “one size fits all” type of relationship and sometimes weContinue reading “29 Years Above Water”
Life’s Highs and Lows
So, yes I’m on the move again. In fact as I write this blog I’m in transit on a flight bound for Florida. This time around the primary reason for this trip is a solemn one. The cycle of life is one sprinkled with highs and lows and ups and downs, and we just haveContinue reading “Life’s Highs and Lows”
Sincerely Jan 