Tag: patience

Scrubbing Pots

My husband hates scrubbing pots. He is, in all fairness, really pretty willing to clean up the kitchen after I cook and he rarely complains. But pots are his nemesis. Particularly, pots with anything stuck, splattered, or burnt on them.

By Lisa April 6, 2013 Off

What Really Counts

I waited in line for over an hour to vote this afternoon. In all the years I have been casting my vote, I don’t think I have ever waited that long. I expected to hear quite a bit of grousing (yes, I use the word grousing) from the long line of voters who were waiting…

By Lisa November 6, 2012 Off

The Aftermath

Hello again, Friends. We spent a few days without power and then a couple more without cable, phone, or Internet access. All has been up and running again since the Saturday After Sandy, but I have been caught up in some sorting…

By Lisa November 5, 2012 Off

Waiting for Sandy

Well, here we are. Our hatches are battened. Our emergency kit is filled. Our pantry is stocked. We are Boy-Scout-style prepared. We are ready.  Sandy, bring it on! So far, we still have power and are just sort of going about our business like any other bad-weather day. As long as the power is on, the laundry is…

By Lisa October 29, 2012 Off

A Child’s Wisdom

My Daughter is wise beyond her years, I think. Or perhaps she is particularly insightful, intuitive.  Maybe it’s a little bit of both. I am often amazed at how she is able to put into words that which most adults would not be able.

By Lisa September 19, 2012 Off

Five Minutes

It has been a very long week around here. Everyone is tired.  We are all just a little bit cranky.  My feet hurt. I have very little brain power available and I still have fifteen things to finish before I can even pretend to think about going to sleep. Is it Friday yet?

By Lisa September 7, 2012 Off

How I Spent My Summer Vacation

It’s back to school time. Whether you are a student or not, September brings with it the time-honored tradition of discussion how we spent our summer vacations.  It is a natural time for some reflection, a little goal-setting, and perhaps taking stock of personal inventory. And that’s exactly what I’ve been doing for the last…

By Lisa September 4, 2012 Off