Category Archives: Gratitude

Good news, bad news (health)

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Erin

I had a checkup this morning — a follow-up from my bronchitis last month. The doctor wanted to make certain my asthma was under control under normal circumstances. She was concerned because I’d had two bouts of bronchitis so close … Continue reading →

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New month, new journal

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Erin

When my daughter and husband went shopping for my birthday present two months ago, my daughter wanted to get me two journals. She was told just one, so she said she hoped Santa would bring me the other one for … Continue reading →

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Icy beauty, warm home, loving family, good friends

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Erin

What with the snow, the family was home today. I stayed inside and worked on a short story with occasional breaks to take pictures of icicles outside our kitchen window (they fell partway through the afternoon), while my family went … Continue reading →

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And another thing

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Erin

I was trying to figure out what to talk about today, what moved my ungrateful little heart when I’m sick once again. But I have so much to be grateful for! Medicine to ease my symptoms  Insurance and flexible time … Continue reading →

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Sleeping in

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Erin

Among its many standardized tests, Pennsylvania administers the Keystone exams in high school for specific subjects — algebra, biology, literature, possibly others that I don’t know about. These tests are given almost at the end of the semester, and any … Continue reading →

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Health and happiness

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Erin

Last week, my daughter got sick. At first, just a slight fever, headache, and chills. Wednesday evening, she agreed to just go to bed instead of eating pizza. It seemed fairly mild, so I hoped a good night’s rest would … Continue reading →

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Where do I start?

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Erin

I have so many things to be grateful for right now. Here are a few: Time with my family, as everyone is home for the holidays. New computer chair, so I actually have support when I work. New friends who … Continue reading →

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Polar bears, oh my!

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Erin

My daughter turns eight today, my little solstice child. She had a party yesterday, and her absolute favorite gift from the party was definitely the polar bear that’s, well, maybe not as tall as she is, but pretty big anyway. … Continue reading →

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Another anthology out in the world

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Erin

Last year, my story “Adapt or Die” was accepted for Aphrodite Terra, a collection of stories about Venus. For various reasons, it wasn’t released last year, but it’s finally out. (Paperback won’t be out until January, I’m afraid, Mom.) Check … Continue reading →

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An evening of song and beauty

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Erin

Every year, Moravian College (and the associated seminary) have Vespers services for two weekends in December. The nondenominational* service begins with music (chorus, brass ensemble, woodwind trio, guitar ensemble, and flute troupe this year), moves to liturgy (including songs, readings, … Continue reading →

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