From the Outside Looking In…

Yes, today is my birthday!  I am so grateful to have the opportunity to celebrate my 25th birthday once again. 
I have received so many good wishes from people in person, over the phone, and over facebook.  I am so thankful for all of the people in my life who have taken the time [...]

I normally love shopping, especially if its for me!  Tomorrow is LC’s birthday and I had the darndest time finding something for someone who has everything he needs…so before I spoil the surprise I will wait to disclose what the final selections were.  Of course, we are going to dinner!  I made reservations at Corduroy, [...]

October 4th is the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi.  Beyond the “talking to the animals” reputation, Saint Francis sparked a movement of men and women that continues over 800 years later.  Franciscans take all different shapes, sizes, colors, and ministries.  Some live alone, most in community, but all in the charism of St. [...]

Not that I am complaining!  Today is Friday and I am beginning to pack for my week away to Rehoboth Beach beginning on Monday.  I am so looking forward to the beach (the house I am staying in is 1 block away from the beach!!)  My school-based staff is growing exponentially and that means we [...]

I am just back from dropping LC off at the airport.  He is on the way to North Dakota for work and will be back Friday evening.  Tonight I have an old high school friend who is interviewing in DC tomorrow spending a few nights at the house.  He is planning to relocate to DC [...]

So, LC and I drove over 5 hours south to get away.  Yes, I know, sounds a bit extreme but this is part of my vacation week and it was much needed!  LC made all the arrangements, he is such a doll like that.  He made plans for us to stay at a B&B, a [...]

So as I was going into the conference room at the central office yesterday, I was stoppd by the head of schools who said “We have a friend in common…I spoke with PR last night.”  My jaw dropped – it had been a few years since PR and I last saw each other.  I was [...]

Yay!  Three days of fun, right?  Memorial Day weekend is here, beaches are open, and today begins the official “pool season” for most public pools.  The temperatures are rising and the skies are clear.  I am excited about the things we have planned for this weekend!
Today we are going to do some shopping, and we [...]

From my home to yours, wishing you a very special Easter Celebration, whatever form that may take!  Here in Cheverly, the table is set and desserts are made.  Glasses are prepped for the wine that will be poured and the last of the flowers have been planted and watered.
One of my favorite stories from David [...]

…Because I am a painting machine!  Yesterday I installed and painted new base trim in the master bedroom, painted the bedroom walls with the color LC and I chose, and today I decided to clean out the second floor hallway closet and just painted the interior and shelves before I purge what was in there [...]