The sigh of all the seas breaking in measure round the isles soothed them. Virginia Woolf, To the Lighthouse For other thoughts on the sea, try #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, and #21.
No One Does Romance Like We Do
Last Saturday night, LCB and I sat on the couch, listening for the sounds that would signal that all three kids were finally in bed. LCB attempted to cultivate a romantic atmosphere between us by pouring me a glass of wine and talking softly. I made his job easier by only half paying attention while […]
Even More Need for the Fountain of Starbucks
Three years ago, I wrote about my coffee purchase at a fast food establishment and how what transpired enhanced my appreciation for Starbucks. This week, I was reminded of this post when I pulled out a receipt from earlier in the day and noticed I had been given the senior discount. Like the fast food […]
Parental Hits
LCB and I both took parental hits last week, during the winter storm that froze the alligators in North Carolina and left us considering a move to the equator. LCB took his parental hit by deciding to pull out all his old winter clothes, circa The Early Chicago Years of Our Marriage. Early on in […]
Happy New Year!
“Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.†Ben Franklin Wishing you all the peace and betterment the new year can bring. Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.†Luke 2:14 Merry Christmas and the happiest of holidays from our family to yours!