It's always interesting to me when I'm on Facebook and the 'Memories' page pops up. You click on the link and have the ability to scroll through various posts that you've shared on this day in history. Some bring giggles and laughs, others are more contemplative. Always the option is available to share. Today I… Continue reading Looking back . . . why my move shouldn’t be surprising
Author: KarenS.
Mom, nurse, fire investigator, renovator, chief cook and bottlewasher. Serious introvert.
Finding strength
"Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." ~ Joshua 1:9 The verse above has been one of my favorites for many, many years. When I've gone thru times of doubt and fear, it was a reminder that someone bigger than myself… Continue reading Finding strength
. . .they shall have adventures.
"Blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures." ~ Unknown For a few weeks at least, my children are here with me. It's been a change going from being alone to having them with me, but it has been an adventure as well. As difficult as change is for most people, having… Continue reading . . .they shall have adventures.
Complete vs. Complement
"I don't think you can really, truly be the partner you want to be until you know on an absolute level that you are a complete person on your own." ~ Sophia Bush "You complete me." "My life was complete when I met you." Even now I cringe when I hear those phrases. Words intended… Continue reading Complete vs. Complement
Chicken Alfredo
I love to cook -- I believe we established that in an earlier post. It has been difficult to do so, but not impossible. Upon moving in, the existing electric stove worked. Kind of. The two small burners worked, the larger ones did not. The oven worked, but whatever had been burned in it years… Continue reading Chicken Alfredo
Three Days
“One of the best pieces of advice I ever got was from a horse master. He told me to go slow to go fast. I think that applies to everything in life. We live as though there aren't enough hours in the day but if we do each thing calmly and carefully we will get… Continue reading Three Days
Figuring It Out
"Sometimes it takes a lot of pain to figure out what you're made of." ~ unknown The pain may be physical or mental. It may be a combination of both. Often, during the weeks end, it's the pain of being away from my children. Trying to fill my time away from the job with meaningful… Continue reading Figuring It Out
Adventures Can Be Lonely
"Nobody likes being alone that much. I don't go out of my way to make friends, that's all. It just leads to disappointment." ~ Haruki Murakami Moving five states away is an adventure, yes. Buying a new home and starting a job -- exciting, yes. Leaving your friends . . .your family. . .everything that… Continue reading Adventures Can Be Lonely
Score: House 2, Karen 0
"What I love most about this crazy life is the adventure of it." ~ Juliette Binoche Although I would prefer to have large blocks of time to spend working on the house, in reality I have short segments of time in which I can accomplish small steps towards completion. Earlier this week, I spent time… Continue reading Score: House 2, Karen 0
Things Got Real Intimate
"Intimacy, as I am using it, is sharing my reality with you." ~ Keith Miller Sharing. A concept parents try to instill in their children at an early age. I was no different. I don't mind sharing. Usually. I don't mind sharing my shower, although I'm rather selective about it. Matter of fact, it's downright… Continue reading Things Got Real Intimate
