Stable Condition

Both yesterday and again this morning, we celebrated Christmas with family. We feasted, laughed, watched football, listened to Christmas music and enjoyed each other’s company.

Ain’t life Grad?

I never thought I would reach this goal. But as Nelson Mandela said: “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” Here I am, graduating at age 50. I have many mixed emotions about finishing. I am so very glad to be done, but sad because I have this insatiable thirst to continue learning.

Ghosts of Christmas Past

Today I decorated our Christmas tree. The guys wanted to take naps instead, and I decorated the tree alone, left with poignant memories of when our children were young. The cat kept me company for a while, but even she lost interest, despite the shiny, dangly ornaments hung low for the taking. She will make me pay later, I’m sure.

Some Enchanted Evening

I’ve never been the outdoorsy type in winter, but I’m trying. I’ve always been one to hibernate in winter by reading, gaming and pretty much doing anything to avoid going out in the cold.