Sitting down in the velvety theater seat, I balanced my popcorn on my lap and slid my drink into the cupholder. The lights dimmed, and I settled in, ready for the adventure to begin. With a racing heart, I sat on the edge of my seat,...
On the shore of the lake, I sit watching my children fish with their dad. Quietly and patiently, I wait as each child casts their bait into the water. Each one eagerly anticipates the joy of a fish on the line. Waiting, hoping, and laughing together in the...
There’s no denying that I love autumn. Snuggly sweaters, cool temperatures, wood fires burning, and crisp leaves make my heart happy. Peak foliage season has arrived here in Virginia, and driving along country roads has been breathtaking. On recent walks through my neighborhood, I’ve been noticing...
I need a breather. Today is the last day of June, and the summer is flying by too fast. Just this past weekend… Two children and I came home from a four-day camp. My daughter’s friends visited for a two-day sleepover. We had Sunday morning responsibilities, a...
"It must be snail season," I thought as I almost stepped on my third snail this week. While I don't think we have a snail season in Virginia, I do notice more snails on my walks in March and April. With the warmer temperatures and rainy...
Unexpected houseguests, late nights with family around the fireplace, messy meals shared at the kitchen table, last-minute shopping trips, cocoa and coffee on tacky light tours...