Day 19… a gloomy day

Today got a little warmer, but not a peek of sunshine. I think the dreary affects me more than the temperature. Had I not been overrun with house guests I would’ve been under a blanket on the couch all day. As my vacation draws to an end and work emails Read more…

Day 17… take it easy

Today’s advise, take it easy on yourself. Winter is no time to be hyper critical of yourself. Stop judging your body, your life, your family, your failures. Now is not the time to beat yourself up because the laundry is behind, you missed a blog entry, your to do list Read more…

Day 16… on the road again

Cold rainy windy. Great idea! Let’s head back north! I missed writing my blog today on today. The busyness is no longer a distraction from the winter challenges. It is agitating. And I am agitated. And who gave those people drivers licenses? I have no advice for you except that Read more…

Day 14… Merry Christmas!

This is a day that’s completely full whether it’s full of happiness or full of stress or full of grief. No one really knows how we always make it through this day, but we always do! See ya tomorrow! Sunrise 6:43 Sunset 4:54 Wake up temp 44

Day 13… it’s weird

It’s Christmas Eve and I’m away from home. We’re st the beach and close enough to spend Christmas with both our families. Lots to be thankful for. I’ve never been away from my home, my bed, on Christmas Eve. It’s just weird. I’m not sure how Santa will find me. Read more…

Day 12… umm, what just happened?

Today was a blur. Cleaning, laundry, storming, packing, driving, more driving, family visit planning, reservations, merry Christmas, pick up grandma, more driving, arrive at destination, excited kids, mass chaos, dinner, glass of wine (thank goodness!), goodnight. Sweet dreams I hope. Sunrise 7:44 est Knoxville, TN Sunset 4:53 cst Pensacola Beach, Read more…

Day 11… Nobody Cares

It’s true. Nobody cares about my stupid blog. We are all too busy with Christmas and the drama that comes with it. Many of us are busy at work, busy with family, busy with travel, busy with sadness. Who has time for reading nonsense?! It may be that the Abominable Read more…

Day 10… Winter Solstice

Today we celebrate the shortest day and the longest night of the year. Everyday from now until the summer solstice we will have a little more time between sunrise and sunset until we reach those beautiful long summer days. So even though today may lend itself to darkness, it is Read more…