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…
Shirley Temple Taste Test
Recently I noticed a variety of canned and bottled beverages that are called a “Shirley Temple”, or at least are an attempt at that flavor. First I want to give a disclaimer that the person after which the beverages are named, did not appreciate the fact that a kiddie cocktail was named after her. Not…
Clayton is 30!
How is it possible that my son is 30?! 30 is how many years I was married! The decades of life pass too quickly, don’t they?! I am not sad or nostalgic as I look back, nor do I wish for a flux capacitor-driven DeLorean to whisk me back in time to re-live my darling…
Happy Birthday 36 to my favorite son in law
Dear Connor, Happy 36th Birthday! I wanted to take this special day to tell you how much you are loved by me and appreciated in our family. Watching you over the past few years has been a joy—you are a dedicated husband and a truly wonderful person. I am so grateful for all the love…
My Baby is having a Baby!
So, I can now spill the beans….. Clayton and Amanda are expecting their first baby – my first grandchild in August 2026. Most of you know that I have never made any comments about my kids and their life choices because it is their life! I am thrilled – of course – but just as…
Twenty-Seven
My Daughter in Love has a birthday today. When I consider the short years I have known her and the depth of relationship and love in that same short season I am humbled at how much more it will be. This girl is stunning inside and out. She is smart and kind. She loves well.…