Monthly Archives: December 2024

A friend sent me a quote this week: “You’ve been strong all year, so don’t finish strong, finish rested.” It’s a kind wish. But also a little challenging, confronting. Because I recognize that, if given the options of finishing strong…

I looked up the origin of the phrase “true blue.” Some people believe that it refers to the endless blue sky above us, the blue yonder.  Others suggest that it might have had something to do with the purity of…

With three cats, we do a lot of lint-rolling. Often, it takes each of us several sheets before we can leave the house. Even then, bright sunshine usually reveals still more cat hair. It’s ridiculous, especially in corduroy and sweater…