I was speaking with a friend yesterday about our somewhat sudden and fairly drastic change in family income, and she asked me what plans I had for the additional money. I immediately responded by saying we’d probably just save it in retirement, which got me thinking. I thought about the frugal things I will probably always do regardless of our income, and other things I would change if money were no object.
We’re far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays that I’ve been able to think about my goals and intentions for 2019. This year, I’m cutting myself some slack.
I just met with an old friend for iced tea—it was long overdue and so sweet to sit and chat for over two hours.
I was supposed to go to Iowa today to see extended family but was up half the night with a cough and a seriously runny…
I once saw a woman ahead of me in line at my local paint store. Her long wavy dark hair was woven in and out with silver threads. Birkenstocks adorned her feet and her jeans were a little ripped. Her taut arm bore a floral tattoo sleeve and her tanned face showed the first hint of well won wrinkles.
Today was one of those days when everything felt like too much to bear.
At church on Sunday we sat in our usual spot, on the left-hand side, much too close to the front for my husband’s comfort, our…
source Tonight on the way home from the movies with my son, the thermometer in my van told me it was -9 degrees outside. The…
The mom face-wipe move I do at least five times a day, as captured by my son. Today was one of those days when I…
All day long as the hearings were going on, I kept whispering to myself:
I believe you.
You’ve got this.
Keep going.
Be strong.
Don’t stop now.