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When they grow up

Posted 14th June 2008 by MAC

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It's funny...I remember when the older ones were little, getting the typical "fireman, policeman, baseball player" and "just like my daddy" answers from my son. And there was that stage at age 5, when he thought that being a garbage man would be the coolest thing on earth. They drive those huge noisy…

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Me Time

Posted 4th June 2008 by MAC, tagged me time

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Visiting a garden center and losing myself in the possibilities.  Scooping up new finds and planting them.  Close second, a new gardening magazine and plenty of time to read undiusturbed.  A cup of coffee close at hand, soft music playing in the background, and a notebook and pen for…

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Downsizing by choice

Posted 30th May 2008 by MAC

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I cant help but notice the stress factor/work connection when I review "my day" archives (not that its long).  Most work days I didnt even take time to log on, but when I did, the stress o meter is high.  Days I dont work its low-low-low.  Also cant help but wonder about the health/mind-body…

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A typical workday

Posted 22nd May 2008 by MAC

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I'm on time off for medical reason right now, but here is a summary of a typical workday:6:30- get up make sure 15 yo is ready for school,go downstairs, tripping on the cat all the way, take meds, make coffee, watch her get on the bus.  Feed the cat.7:00-make sure 18 yo is getting up, check…

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Grad party weekend has arrived!

Posted 17th May 2008 by MAC

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The graduation party weekend is here!  The weather is beautiful this morning and there is a feeling of excitment in the air.I just found out my daughter passed out 150 invitations to friends.  I knew we sent out 50 announcements to relatives and friends...And that there are now THREE BANDS…

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