Category Archives: Life

Ticked Off Traveler

I’m barely back from vacation and while you’d probably rather see my pictures of the Grand Canyon (stay tuned!) I couldn’t resist the opportunity to get some things off my chest with the That Time of the Month link up … Continue reading

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Anticipation At Work And Play

Today’s Wednesday Word is anticipation. Are you anticipating what I’m going to write about? 😉 Anticipation has two distinct meanings for me, depending on whether the context is work or play. In work my as a patent attorney, “anticipation” has … Continue reading

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Visiting Monuments On Memorial Day

In this part of the country Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer, with neighborhood pools opening and grills being fired up for the first time since winter. But we also take time to remember and honor those who … Continue reading

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How Do You Show Appreciation?

Today’s Wednesday’s word is a fantastic one–appreciation. It takes such little effort to show someone that you appreciate them, but it can have such a positive impact. 

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Happy Mother’s Day

I think my husband wanted to the flowers to match the vase. 😀  I’ve been feeling pretty down about my mothering recently. Partly because I fell into the Facebook comparison trap, partly because my kids really aren’t kids anymore, and partly because … Continue reading

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