Monthly Archives: September 2011

Planes, Trains and Automobiles It was another long day of travel. I got up this morning at 6:30 (3:30 California time). My sister in law drove me to the airport in a pretty dense fog (the kind that’s outside, not … Continue reading →

It’s a real blessing to be able to say that my siblings (and their partners and children) are some of the finest people I know. As I wrote last night, each possesses their own unique gifts and talents. One thing … Continue reading →

Today I was able to spend quality time talking with two of my siblings and their partners. I remain so appreciative of each of my siblings and the uniqueness they each possess. As I think through what’s next for my … Continue reading →

I am grateful this evening for safe arrival after a long day of travel. I didn’t sleep very well–I kept waking up thinking it must be almost time to get up, only to discover that it was 3:21 a.m. and … Continue reading →

The night before I am supposed to travel is always a bit nerve-wracking for me. This is especially true now that I have only myself to depend upon for remembering to pack my deodorant and necessities, check in and print … Continue reading →

Today has been a good day. It occurs to me that I often start this blog with a statement like that, something about the day. If I totaled up how many times in these 78 days I’ve started the blog … Continue reading →

I am so appreciative of so many of the people in my life. Today I’ve had a wonderful e-mail from an old friend, phone conversations with  two of my siblings, fun and thoughtful comments on recent blog posts, and good … Continue reading →

Today was a relatively good day. I did my meditation in the morning, got some good work done on my project, did some organizing of my job search materials, took my turn around the park with the dog, came home … Continue reading →

I am grateful this evening for rebounding. Last weekend I struggled a bit emotionally–my blogs from Friday and Saturday chronicled my difficulties. Sunday was a bit better, and by today I was feeling alright again. I could do an analysis … Continue reading →

I remember. I was in the Meijer grocery store on Saginaw Highway in Lansing, Michigan on September 11, 2001. I was stocking up on groceries in preparation for the visit by a friend due to arrive from California the next … Continue reading →