slices from the sofa

Seven years is a long time. It's long enough to become the member of the family that can only be looked up to metaphorically. At  some...

“Making a decision to write was a lot like deciding to jump into a frozen lake.”   ―  Maya Angelou If I didn't know better, I...

When The Three were little, Easter morning always started with an egg hunt. Oldest was joined by Middle and then Youngest, and they would ca...

This morning, I started my day curled up on the end of the long sofa where I can look up from my book and see out the East-facing dining roo...

"I don't think we have room for any more books." "I love roller coasters!" "I'll take the brussels spou...

Sometimes easy decisions are hard to make. Like this morning, when I was at the store and stood in front of the bookshelves with Oldest, ...

Today when I got to work, these were on my desk, along with a card and chocolate. No special occasion. Not a treat from Husband. A frie...