Category Archives: Working at home

My Morning Soundtrack

Posted on October 20, 2014 by

Most evenings, my husband and I share a glass of wine by the fire. When it’s cold, that fire is in our fireplace. When it’s not cold (or not too cold), the fire is in our firepit outside. As we … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Home, Memories, Stories, Working at home

Gratitude

Posted on April 4, 2014 by

I have some Facebook friends who, each day, post three reasons they are grateful. While I am actively seeking to adopt an “Attitude of Gratitude,” I haven’t chosen to publicly share my gifts each day. Today, I’m making an exception. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Home, Love, Memoir, Memories, Personal History, Pets, Sports, Stories, Uncategorized, Working at home

The Peace of Silence

Posted on September 30, 2013 by

I recently participated in a writers’ workshop at the beautiful Ragdale Foundation. The workshop was called, “Shut Up and Write,” and focused on the practice of silence as part of a writing life.  It was sponsored by Story Studio Chicago … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Home, Personal History, Traditions, Uncategorized, Working at home

A Rose for my Desk

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

Last Wednesday, I stopped by the florist to pick up a flower for my desk. I’m trying to rush spring so my first choice was daffodils, but they didn’t have any. I decided on a single yellow rose, but again, … Continue reading →

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My Faithful Sidekick

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

I work at home and often, the work is solitary. Sometimes it’s just nice to have another living, breathing being around. After the first six months alone, I caught a program on television about pets and pet adoption. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Home, Pets, Uncategorized, Working at home