I disappeared for a while. Not just from my blog -- it felt like I wasn't part of my own life. Every day I was... Disconnected. Distant. I nearly lost my job because I couldn't focus on what I was doing. I wasn't giving anything or anyone the attention needed.I think I'm coming back. I've started ta . . . (More)

My son is four, and his favorite things are motorcycles and guitars. What on earth am I going to do when he is 16?

Horoscope: A ghost from the past may make an appearance, just as you're getting comfortable with things. Adding your own collision of emotions on top of it equals a fairly overwhelming situation. It's time to rely on your support system -- family, friends, maybe a favorite coworker. You may feel . . . (More)

I had a bit of a taste of Morgan le Fay last eve. Interesting.We shall see what comes to be.

We spent the long weekend soaking up some California sun. (Maybe a bit too much sun. Owwie!) I am so glad I got to spend some time with family.It was good to be home, too, after being away.

Self-control has never been your strong suit -- but then again, you've never really wanted it to be. You much prefer taking every experience to the absolute nth degree, pushing every envelope just as far as it can possibly be pushed, and seeing just how much fun you can actually stand -- which i . . . (More)

I'm starting to feel more like myself again. It's such a relief.It feels good to be writing again. It feels good to nuzzle up against Hubby's back as we stand in the kitchen. It feels good to tease the Bratling awake.I've missed this. I've missed it all.Thank you for sticking with me. . . . (More)

Service... Giving what you don't have to give. Giving when you don't need to give. Giving because you want to give. Damien Hess    

I've started writing four times. The words escape me.

I like to post these when they are especially accurate or amusing. In this case, I have volunteered to create some pieces for a lady who participated in a craft swap. She never received from her partner. This lady made some beautiful pieces, and deserves the same special attention in return.July 29, . . . (More)