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Category Archives: Gratitude
Good news, bad news (health)
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
New month, new journal
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
Icy beauty, warm home, loving family, good friends
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
And another thing
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
Sleeping in
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
Health and happiness
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
Where do I start?
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
Polar bears, oh my!
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
Another anthology out in the world
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
An evening of song and beauty
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