McMenamins Thanksgiving

This year we decided on a “Staycation,” in other words, a vacation at home.

Chasing Hot Flashes

I thought it was a funny idea for a post: how much I crave hot flashes.

Gratitude and Kindness

Do find a way to put your special mark on the world, by way of a kind word or gesture.

Oh deer

Please tell me where you will find your joy today.

Maryland doors

I think there is room for Thanksgiving Day to be a good holiday.

November friends

Friends made the cloudy days brighter and the cold days warmer.

Giving thanks

Despite the cold, the sun makes me happy.

Lessons in Gifting

Thanksgiving is about giving thanks, and every time I lost sight of that during the past week was a time when I became disillusioned, fatigued, angry, or sad.

Turkey Trot

Had a jolly little jog this morning. It’s been so long since I’ve run in a race. I used to do it more frequently when I was married to a triathlete. I haven’t run since I lived in California, and I thought this would be a good starter race. Only 4 miles and for a […]