Wednesday night I made a stupid decision. I drove Putney Mountain at night and the conditions were bad. I had driven the back mountain road from our house in Brookline up over Putney Mountain a few times the week before, and though a bit nerve wracking, I’d made it just fine. In my mind, I must … [Read more...] about A Stupid Decision
If I die, who will empty the lint?
I am the only person in the house that knows how to empty the lint from the dryer. It is something that comes easy to me. I pull the grooved plastic part out of the compartment and slide my finger under all the old fibers, dead dust mites, dog hair, and whatever else makes up link, scoop it up and … [Read more...] about If I die, who will empty the lint?
Why I Watch The Birds
I'm a person who wakes right up in morning. I brew a cup of coffee and get going. Since I work at home, I can head in many directions before I've had my first cup. This is especially true if I get online first thing, before taking a pause to start the day.Why pause? I sound rather motivated right … [Read more...] about Why I Watch The Birds
The Things I Take For Granted
Like water. For washing my hands, brushing my teeth, drinking as many cups of coffee as I want to - oops, have I had too many? Guzzling down an oversized mason jar full of water. Standing in a hot shower as I wash my hair, put on conditioner, soap up, wash face, rinse, then stand there a moment … [Read more...] about The Things I Take For Granted