Weekly Chronicles

Boston experienced an intense, scary and heartwarming five days and the nation watched breathlessly.  At the time I write this it's unknown what motivated the bombers and who knows if we'll ever know. Sometimes I wonder what is happening in our country (largely due to the … [Read more...] about Weekly Chronicles: Boston Marathon Edition

Yesterday was the one year anniversary of my mom's passing.  In some ways it seems so long ago and at other times the pain of her loss is raw and overwhelming.  Losing grandparents and even my dad didn't fully prepare me for this loss. We spent the day remembering this woman who … [Read more...] about Weekly Chronicles: Remembrance Edition

It seems like birthdays bunch up in our family. We have a lot in January/February and then it starts again April.  I'm one of these and am spending the weekend celebrating. We went out to dinner last night (more about that tomorrow) and are attending a family dinner tonight.  My … [Read more...] about Weekly Chronicles: Birthday Edition

If you're wondering why this is a day early there's a reason. do know what day of the week it is but I'm hosting the Yakezie Lifestyle Carnival tomorrow and didn't want you to miss out. :) We have no special plans for tomorrow but I will be thinking about the meaning of the day … [Read more...] about Weekly Chronicles: Easter Edition

About 10 days ago we adopted Annabelle, the pretty little calico cat shown above.  It's been an adjustment for our nine year old cat, Buster and of course, Charger the basset hound.  However, she's completely charmed us and it's fun having a kitten in the house again! Have a … [Read more...] about Weekly Chronicles: Introducing Annabelle Edition