Sunshine!

What is that strange bright glowing thing in the sky?

Actually we have had a bit of sun this week, but as I look out this afternoon the sky is a cloudless sheet of bright blue. I am excited to see the sunshine. It makes the cold and snow a lot more bearable.

Happy SUNDAY to everyone!

Shalom

Carol

Think Spring

I am trying to not complain about the weather.

But lately it just seems I have to push myself to leave the house unless it is necessary. I know it is way too early to think spring will come soon. I have been hibernating lately with my books, and not accomplishing much. So now is the time to think positive, get moving and get things done, even if the weather is gray.

Hope you all are surviving the cold.

Shalom

Carol

What's in a Name

My girls were recently talking about their middle names, and why the have some of the most common ones around ( J. Ann and L. Marie). After working in pediatrics and newborn nurseries for many years, I have lots of opinions on names. I usually don't like "trendy' ones, and dislike made up names. I feel sorry for children who's parents get a little too creative with spelling, leading to mispronunciation or other confusion. Then for our family there is another factor; our twelve letter, four syllable last name. So that is why my children have rather simple and ordinary names. But whatever the name, it's what's inside that counts.

the girls were hiding behind their hair too avoid having their pictures taken. I think L.M. is on the left.

Shalom

Carol

WINTER !!

I can't remember ever hearing so many people talk about being sick of winter so early in the season. It seemed to hit early and hard this year. The bad roads can be frightening. I have discovered, with my small car I often can not see over or around the snow piles. Today we are not supposed to get any significant snow, a good day to get out. I am longing for a bit of a thaw soon to get the driveway and sidewalk, and maybe even the roads clearer.

Wishing you all safety on all you excursions.

Shalom

Carol

Bite Sized Pieces

Happy New Year Everyone

The first week of the year has been busy, but now I have some time off.
I usually take time off in mid January. I plan a little "me time" as well as getting caught up on things prior to our busy season at work. One danger I always face is trying to accomplish too much, and then feeling depressed over not living up to my own expectations. So this year I really plan to take one day at a time and take my expectations in "bite sized pieces." As long as I get one thing done each day, I will be content. I plan to include a few social outings, Lunch anyone? or How about coffee, or a movie?

Shalom
Carol