First things first: I know my title is grammatically incorrect, but “On what do I stand?” sounds like a line from a hymn, instead of a title for a blog post. Actually, I think there may be a new rule about ending sentences with prepositions, making allowances for times like[Read more]
One of the reasons I love living in Louisville is our weather. Not only do we enjoy four distinct seasons, but each season usually includes a sneak peek or two of the season to come (ex: a couple of spring-like days, with temps over 60-degrees, in mid-January!). Winters are far[Read more]
Our youngest son was born on Epiphany in 2005. He was induced, so we knew what his birth date would be. As we dressed to leave for the hospital that morning, my husband sat on the edge of our bed, re-reading the definition of epiphany. Since then, we often talk[Read more]
One aspect of my new year’s resolution is to live out my “Making Something of It” mantra. Like many North Americans, the nooks and crannies of my home are brimming with odds and ends – the perfect starting place for someone who enjoys making things. My first task: making something[Read more]
I’ve heard that the human body is unable to distinguish between fear and excitement. (I’m sure I learned that from an episode of Grey’s Anatomy, so don’t quote me or use this information in any real-life situation). Apparently the same physiological reactions occur in both situations and it’s our brain’s[Read more]
I’ve always been a night owl. My parents tell stories from my childhood, when they’d put me to bed at 7 or 8 o’clock, only to walk past my room at 11 pm and hear me say “Good night, Mom. Good night, Dad.” (adorable, right?) Nothing has changed. Nighttime is[Read more]