Allure of the Forest
I was trying to focus on writing but the dog was driving me crazy. She needed exercise stat. I dropped everything and headed to the dog park figuring that a…
Put on the Brakes
When my daughter was born, my heart nearly exploded with a love so deep, it's practically impossible to verbalize. When she was three months old, I handed her off to…
A Case for Squished Balls
In past posts like this one, I've mentioned the challenges we have had with our new puppy, Piper. She is a force of nature, powered by lithium batteries, obsessed with…
Surprises at the NC State Capitol
I can't say exactly how many times I have passed the North Carolina State Capitol in the 15 years that we've lived in Raleigh. I would imagine more than 100.…
World Kindness Day if Friday, November 13, 2015!
World Kindness Day
“Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” – Mark Twain It may fall on Friday the 13th this year but there's no reason…
Raising Piper
We didn't plan on getting another dog and certainly not a puppy. But sometimes fate steps in the way and you've got no choice but to follow.It started with a…
Pi Day of the Century
Perhaps you've heard of it: Pi Day. The day when math enthusiasts across the country celebrate March 14, or the first 3 digits of Pi. This year marks a significant…
View something beautiful everyday
A Collection of Happy
Rough patches. You know: a landslide of discouraging events that just bring you down and it all seems to happen at once. Illness, injury, frustration, stress, exhaustion... I doubt that few people…
Ode to the Trees
I have always loved trees. Not just an "oh, aren't they pretty" kind of reaction but a deep reverence for their stoic beauty and dignified peace. They provide a haven…
Cheesy. In More Ways Than One.
The mention of a holiday cheese ball can evoke a chuckle from most people. It is reminiscent of something kind of tacky, perhaps in the category of a fruitcake or…