Everyday Epiphany: Don’t underestimate the silliness factor. It may have been a cooking quarrel or a direction dispute or a clean up after yourself spat that disrupted the peaceful coexistence Mike (my Significant Other) and I had established. Whatever the clash, I had been wrong. I overcooked the chicken instead of inserting the thermomotor as… Continue reading Face the Facts
Everyday Epiphany: Waiting and seeing is the first course of (in)action. “I don’t know how a woodpecker thinks,” said Mike in answer to my question as to why a downy woodpecker chiseled a larger entrance to our wren house. This past spring, we hosted a house wren family in the eight-inch wren box hung from… Continue reading A Waiting Game
Everyday Epiphany Sometimes “good enough” is perfect. The Almost Perfect Plan “Rethink washing the windows,” suggested Mike my SI (Significant Other). “Rain is predicted.” “That’s EXACTLY why we’re up early,” I said. “It’s all in the timing.” I explained my logic. “The forecast calls for intermittent showers. I’ll wash the inside of the windows when… Continue reading Streak Of Good Luck
The melodious birdsong, shy wildflowers, and warming weather lured me away from my flowerbed raking and hydrangea pruning. The robin’s chirruping tempted me to abandon the rake. The Dutchman’s breeches raised questions as to what other wildflowers might be peeking out from under forest litter. The gentle sun nudged me. Tossing my shears, I proceeded… Continue reading Walk This Way
It’s my son’s fault that each day I wasted an hour solving NYT puzzles. A subscription to the digital publication while recuperating from foot surgery triggered my addiction. Restricted to the couch for weeks, I dove into the complete “Friends” series. I craved a faux Joey meatball sandwich from Subway, learned the lyrics to “Smelly… Continue reading Puzzling It Out
A Few Choice Words By Anita 