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Gathering of the Unicorns

Music plays softly in the backgroundGlitter swirls around the belly of the crystal (plastic) unicornBlue horns glow in the lightWhy are the unicorns gathering? I’m participating in the daily March Slice of Life Challenge #SOL22 by Two Writing Teachers! Today is day 14!

Diet Dr. Pepper

Driving felt weird after being on cruise control for 7 days- literally. And driving on slushy roads to pick up my dog, Savi was less than desirable. While I was excited to hold my sweet Yorkie in my arms again, my sunburnt nose was having trouble adjusting to the below freezing temperatures. I ultimately decided…… Continue reading Diet Dr. Pepper

Going home

6:00am – Final morning, time to get up, pack and get to the airport. Don’t forget anything! 8:00am – One final bite of gluten free Mickey Waffles…YUM! 9:00am – Dropping the rental car off, so smooth. Fine, easy travel day, wahoo! 9:40am – Flight delayed…hmm, checking connection time, should be juuussst fine! I’m not worried.…… Continue reading Going home

Home Again, Jiggety Jig

Vacation, vacation let’s go very big Home again, home again jiggety jig Vacation, vacation I slept like a log Home again, home again jiggety jog Vacation, vacation I ate so much cake Home again, home again for pete’s sake Vacation, vacation lots of games won Home again, home again vacation is done!

discontent

Envy tells you a lie. It keeps you from wanting to try. It will tease you a little, play you keen like a fiddle, and will keep you down low, not up high. Rivalry makes you cry. You’ll HATE, and you’ll never know why. It will come and will go and you’ll never quite know…… Continue reading discontent

staying present

Lots to look forward to…or past.

Sliding Glass Doors

This morning began with a 7:15 am wake-up call in a king sized bed fit for a queen… and B of course. I felt my body tense up at the sound of the alarm for the first time in over a week. I dragged my bare feet across the silky sheets and opened my eyes…… Continue reading Sliding Glass Doors

Prep and Planning

Well, as much as I enjoyed the break, it’s back to the grind. I did miss my tiny humans, but I’d be lying if I said “yeah, I’m ready to go back to school!” So here I am, on this Sunday evening, setting alarms, picking out clothes, packing a lunch and meal planning for the…… Continue reading Prep and Planning

Fluffy Stuff Cotton Candy

Fluffy Stuff cotton candy artificially flavored popsI know I shouldn’t eat youI know that you contain sugar, corn syrup, and artificial flavorsBut man, you taste so good Fluffy Stuff cotton candy artificially flavored popsI know I shouldn’t chew youI know that I tell my own children NOT to chew hard candies or lollipopsI know, I…… Continue reading Fluffy Stuff Cotton Candy