November 2026 Discipline of Thanks
Every November I have the daily and intentional habit of practicing gratitude leading up to Thanksgiving. It is not that I ignore the practice during the rest of the year but there is something well suited about the season that begs a focus on the many blessings received. It really does. My attention is naturally…
October 26 overview
I realize that I missed posting anything in October. Why? Oh, maybe it is because I was busy holding a baby, Or, maybe it was the vacation and wedding trip to the Midwest. It also might have been the move from Huntington Beach to Fullerton. I think it also includes the reality that many warned me…
Six – Seven
I know the slang expression 6 – 7 is expired. I know that by the time between when this is posted and it is read all of what I might say will be out of date since that is how quickly fads and slang come and go! It is weird because I am 67 and I…
It’s Mother’s Day for me!
The days are long but the years are short. 34 years ago I became a mom when Emily was born. Since Emily came along, my life is so much better, so much more ____ . (fill in the blank! – fun, silly, happy, fulfilling, challenging, rewarding, difficult, authentic, unexpected…) E endless creativity M magical &…
46 years later…
August 23, 1980, changed the trajectory of my life. There are many days before and since that also impacted the person I am. Today I am reflecting on this one day when I promised I would go through life with one other person… Jim Mohler. Still after 46 years, Jim is my the one I…
A Prayer for my Grandson
Dear James Eli, Welcome to the world! It is already a better place because you are here. There are so many thoughts and dreams, prayers and plans we have for you. You are named after your paternal grandfather. It is not because you are meant to copy his life; rather it is because you are…
A period at the end of a sentence
I am almost 67 years old. I reached my magic number with social security this month. I am about to be a grandma (Mimsy). I have an empty nest (And I am actually still without a nest). I am past midlife and more of my life is behind me than in front of me. These…
Pebbles and sandcastles – An answer to Kellen
This week “my” team took me to lunch since I am stepping away from being their admin. Some might call it retirement. Not since the word widow first became one of my descriptors have I been so adverse to a term used to define my current status. But – That is another topic for another…
Baby Mohler’s Shower 6-13
It is my privilege to welcome you, along with Jennifer, to this baby shower and celebration of life – specifically the life of our grandson, who will change the life of our kids and has already changed all of our names and roles – to Mom and Dad – Mimsy and Safta. Thank you for…
Happy Anniversary #3
Clayton & Amanda! It is your third anniversary! It seems like it should be longer because I can’t remember life before you were married – which means I am either suffering memory loss or it is because you guys chose each other so well and are living out marriage with hard work! Maybe both! I…