Category: Gratitude
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Today is Flag Day
This post honoring the American flag was already in motion prior to D-Day, but grew even more significant to me as a result of the 80th anniversary of the Normandy invasion. I watched and read more Normandy coverage than I have in several years, reinforcing my already deep belief that…
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Memorial Day🇺🇸🇺🇸
Vigil strange I kept on the field one night;When you my son and my comrade dropt at my side that day,One look I but gave which your dear eyes return’d with a look I shall never forget,One touch of your hand to mine O boy, reach’d up as you lay…
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Thank You, Nurses!
Today is considered National Nurses Day, but also kicks off an entire week of gratitude for those who honestly do the brunt of the work. Though rewarding, wow, it’s tough! Emotionally, physically…it’s not an easy profession. Someone precious in our life is an Oncology RN. Her experiences well up my…
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Lunching with my Grown Up Baby
While pushing a triplet stroller (twins and my third 22 months younger), random strangers regularly offered advice…at the park, at the mall… (when strolling at the mall was still a thing)… wherever I might be causing a scene with a three-seater. Of all the suggestions I politely listened to as…
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An Icy Find
It was a long day at the office and I just wanted a few minutes outdoors at the park – even if it was only 18 degrees. So, I drove to my snowy park, put on a hat and stepped outside my vehicle. The cold air hit my face hard.
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Time – Everything and Nothing
The line of cubicles appeared as if nothing had been moved or worked in for months. They hadn’t. Several surrounding offices also displayed Valentine’s Day decorations from February 2020. Everywhere I looked, empty offices that hadn’t been habited in 11 months contained photographs, office supplies and even sweaters still hung…
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An “Old Soul”
My daughter was in the 8th grade when someone had first referred to her as an “old soul”. It was her social studies teacher who was also an assistant coach of her field hockey team. I stood in the parent-teacher conference slightly annoyed at his remark. About a month later,…
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Impromptu Bonfire🔥
When I arrived home after an 11-hour day at work last week, my husband was burning wood he had recently chopped in the back of our land. The fire looked so inviting, I ate dinner, went back outside and sat by the flames, still in my work clothes. My oldest…
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Empty and Barren. Full and Bountiful.
During a recent walk at the park, I stopped to stare at these trees, contemplating how the two different trees reflect people’s lives. Or, at least resemble differing seasons in their lives. One person can be the empty, impoverished, stark tree – yet, they work, travel, parent and operate in…
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My Love/Hate Relationship with Remote Work
Unless there is another extension here in New York, we’re expected to return to the physical premises of work on May 18th. While I have enjoyed many blessings during this time working from home, it will be good to return to the office. This is quite a statement because 1)…
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Good Health
While researching for work yesterday, I came across this quote from Virgil. It seems so appropriate to share at this time. (Click on image for location address.)
Tales from a Mid-Lifer 