by Kit | Mar 29, 2019 | On Living, On Loveliness, Reasons to Believe
Updated 4/14/2021 Around this time of year I hear myself and others lament, “It’s spring! What’s with these freezing temps (or rain or snow.. or all three)?” As if we’re meant to go right from winter to summer, to suddenly arrive under Eden’s blue sky on March...
by Kit | Jan 28, 2019 | On Empty-Nesting, On Living, Think About these Things
Image: HGTV Today as I type, I’ve got a front-row view of some curious goings-on across the street at the old, historic farmhouse. For years that beloved local landmark had gone to ruin. Many chased the dream of fixing it up . . . until they did a cost-analysis....
by Kit | May 15, 2018 | On Downsizing, On Empty-Nesting, On Living, On Parenting, Uncategorized
What if Someday was today? Would I have everything I need for all it holds? Would you? Which Someday are you waiting for? Someday we won’t live paycheck to paycheck. Someday I won’t be stupid-busy; then I’ll take care of myself. Someday I’ll...
by Kit | Apr 9, 2018 | On Living, Think About these Things
The dermatologist rolls right up to me on her stool so we’re knee to knee. Her voice is tender. “Tell me what’s been going on with your hands.” Out of nowhere my tears press; I hadn’t realized my emotions were so close to the surface. I...
by Kit | Dec 12, 2017 | Advent Reflections
Five days before Christmas, I sat in a booth with a marble table, swallowing a bite of mint-chip ice cream I’d barely tasted. “Okay,” I said. “Let’s schedule it.” Garth’s eyes danced. “We’re gonna have a baby tomorrow?” I smiled. “We’re gonna have a baby tomorrow.”...