Yes! In Connecticut, we survived another winter of storms, freezing cold, icicles, power outages, and slippery roads. Now comes our reward. I always think of spring as the real start of the year. All that burgeoning new life. The earth smells clean and fresh. There are so many things to appreciate, but here are […]
At first, I wasn’t sure what to think of this strange cylindrical object sitting on our kitchen counter, courtesy of my husband Randy. “Have a nice day” it would say in a cool, female voice, or give the local weather forecast, or play whatever song we asked. Five years later, I’ve not only made peace […]
It finally happened. My dog Libby got to run around outside, off-leash. On our neighborhood walks, it always breaks my heart this pint-size Yorkie can’t go off on her own since… well, she can’t be trusted and would end up in the next county. Instead, she tugs (and tugs and tugs), performing a slow-motion gallop, […]
I try and stay away, but fail every time. It’s so easy to use, so lightweight and compact, so effortless. When I want something, I press a button and what I crave appears in seconds, like magic. The other day it occurred to me – I can’t live without this object. Yes, I’m addicted to […]
Welcome to the Stone house, where everyone gets a turn at the culinary wheel. There’s five of us living here – my husband Randy and myself, two adult sons, and my 80-something year old mom. Thankfully, everyone takes a turn one night a week procuring dinner. Over time, five distinct styles have emerged… Sunday – […]
It always starts innocently. I’m minding my own business on Facebook when “it” appears on the sidebar. Like a mirage in the desert, this object shimmers on the edges, enticing and beckoning. That shirt I pined for last month, but could never find, is there in the perfect fit and color. I don’t need it, […]
The other morning, I came to my kitchen desk and found a picture of my Texan mother-in-law, Joyce, who passed away five years ago. My son Paul had put it there while rummaging through some papers. The unexpectedness of seeing her got me thinking. What would my pretty, dark-haired mother-in-law say about the pandemic […]
Life is stressful. But there’s one thing my mom and I do that takes the edge off. The New York Times publishes a daily game called “The Spelling Bee.” You’re given seven random letters to make as many words as you can. One of the letters (which they select) has to be in each. […]
In these turbulent times, there’s one thing I do daily that keeps me on track and gives comfort. I turn to it, whether in the mood or not. And almost always, I feel better after. It’s an odd thing to find solace in. Some of you will think I’m crazy. Some of you will understand. […]
