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Backseat Conversations, Toy Aisles, and the Way Time Sneaks Up on You
As a parent, one of my favorite things is sharing stories from when Suzzane, David M., Charlie, and Bradley were little. Those memories don’t really fade the way others do. They don’t usually come from big events or carefully planned milestones. Most of the time, these memories come from everyday life—store aisles, car rides, toy shelves, holiday sections, and quiet moments you don’t realize matter until much later. “Most of the time, they come from everyday life—store aisles, car rides, toy shelves…” This series came from those kinds of moments. The small ones that sneak up on you when you’re just running errands or walking through a store and something…
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The Car That Knew My Childhood Before I Did
It’s strange how something as simple as a car in a post can stop you in your tracks which is what happened yesterday when I had the post for #WordlessWednesday made. When I sat down at the computer all I knew was I needed to get a post up and leaving Town I wanted it to be something would reflect our trip. I didn’t expect the photo that was created for me. I was scrolling, to see what couldn’t wait until I got back half-focused, while thinking about everything else I needed to get done, and then suddenly there it is. That exact shape. That same kind of paint. That…
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Remembering my Dad
As a child my dad was my greatest hero and there is not a day that goes by when I do not miss my dad. I sit in my office and remember stories of growing up and things my dad would do with us kids. Including taking my brother and I to the park when my mom would stay home. We would play on the Swings and Merry Go Round. Walking home we always stopped by the Corner Store for a Big Red we all shared. Or Sunday Picnics with the whole family heading to the Lake. With Bologna Sandwiches and Chocolate Milk to share. There doesn’t seem to ever…
Living a simple lifestyle from the front porch
