This Stage

1/27/26 #wherewerv, #solTuesdays First I was the daughter. Older of two girls when I became a sister.  Shy, curious, then studious and annoying as a teen, trusting & hardworking as an adult, and yet full of doubt. Next I was the mother. Three young energetic, loving boys. Grateful, awestruck, then on-the-go and tired as they … More This Stage

Trust the Process

1/20/26 #wherewerv, #solTuesdays Are you a process or product person? Do you relish the journey or focus on the destination? Perhaps you do both. Or maybe you are like me, where you want that end “whatever” to be here so badly, you force yourself to pay attention along the way, in order to stay sane. … More Trust the Process

Waiting

1/13/26 #wherewerv, #solTuesdays I am waiting. I am waiting for the tingly feeling to spread, for my upper right cheek to go numb, for my skin to feel like a mannequin.  I am waiting for them to begin, for the high pitched squeal of the drill, for the low rumble of the grinder, for the … More Waiting

The Wrong Word?

1/6/26 #wherewerv, #solTuesdays I’m wondering if last year I chose the wrong One Little Word (OLW). For those unaware, it’s a practice of finding a word you live by for a year, and is often chosen early in January. Some may use this in addition to or instead of making New Year’s Resolutions.  Last year … More The Wrong Word?