Musings of an adventurous empty nest mom on everything under the sun.
Torrey Pines Beach smothered in fog:
The team lost 19-14 despite mounting a nice comeback in the 2nd half complete with a goal line stand on defense followed by a 94 yard drive for a score. When you are missing your superstar wide receiver and the other team has theirs though....kinda makes the mountain higher to climb. #18 got in on... Continue Reading →
He took pity on me since I've been doing first day of school drop offs from 1990-2013 and this was officially my LAST ONE! He was oddly in a better mood for a 1st day as well - his schedule was posted last night and he's (mostly) happy with the results though he still... Continue Reading →
It's Falcon Football Season! That right there is the reason I have been AWOL as far as blogging (either here or for the paid site!) I am but a mere, barely 1/4 or 1/3 co-liaison with another mom. She is doing SO SO much, because even my teensy part I do has taken up ALL... Continue Reading →
On Happify today there was a task that at first I grumbled about a bit in my head. Set a timer, then just do some stream of consciousness writing on what you are grateful for today - just today - anything at all - as simple as there not being traffic in the morning. Nothing... Continue Reading →
Well, the kitties are anyway. The rest of us? Sometimes home to sleep. Who knew I'd be taking a blogging hiatus? Caught Chip mid-yawn - they do love their Ham-micks! I swear I'll be back later....
That was my Sunday! How was yours?
The exciting news this week was confirmation from "upstairs" that the office I was hoping to get in the targeted move for our area is indeed mine. Which means - something within the next month or two, I will no longer be a basement dweller! Do you know it's been 10 years at least down... Continue Reading →
Since I wrote this post: Dear Trayvon last year, you knew I had to react to the verdict after the trial of George Zimmerman. Let me share with you some things I've learned over the last year and a half. I HONESTLY had NEVER heard of, or at least, internalized the concept of White Privilege... Continue Reading →
Trees & Flowers & Birds! 