Photo by K. Moun (Unsplash) The phone rang, and as the name appeared, I had that sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. He rarely calls, and when he does, it usually isn’t good. And true to form, the news was bad. It’s funny, but life has a way of taking sudden, unexpected left …
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Photo by A. Wibowo (Unsplash) There is nearly a decade and a half that separates my husband and me. It's funny because the age difference has never been something to consider. I was enamored that this older man was interested in me. But we’ve experienced the wear and tear life brings, and the reality is, …
Early Morning HarvestPhoto by A. McCormick With our move to Southern California, I decided to take my gardening more seriously. It’s pretty easy to do since I can garden year-round. This year, I've embraced the art of composting, which includes collecting my vegetable and fruit scraps, my neighbors' treasures, and piles of my sister's amazing …
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Photo by S. Lundquist (Unsplash) Seven hours and 32 minutes. That was Google's best estimate for our drive from Northern to Southern California. We would start the journey with a perfect split of shared driving. I would begin, and my husband would take over just as we entered the busy Los Angeles traffic, heading straight …
Playing PossumPhoto by A. McCormick I could have easily stepped on him, curled in a small ball at the edge of the sidewalk. I gently touched his back and rubbed his soft tummy. His little paws moved, his eyes opened, and he gave me a big yawn. It was a baby opossum. This isn't the …
Photo by Miriam G on Unsplash Do you find your encounters with people more complicated? A little more challenging than your heart believes they need to be? I will confess, I may be overly sensitive to those I come in contact with. I’m a helper and fixer by pedigree. But it feels like people are struggling more than …
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