Life…. and then some ( Blog )

  • Depends on Who You Ask.

    Depends on Who You Ask.

    What is your middle name? Does it carry any special meaning/significance? If you ask my family….. It’s Marie. My mother gave it to me at my baptism one month after my birth. Why? Because she wasn’t planning to give me one. Back in the day, it was a “ catholic rule” to give middle names… Read more

  • My Room

    My Room

    You get to build your perfect space for reading and writing. What’s it like? A month late on this writing prompt. But as you can see, it was a labor of love. “Oh, I don’t want a lot for Christmas,this is all I’m asking for.” M.Carey, W. Afanasieff December 28,2024 Today, I take all my… Read more

  • Living Their Best Life

    Living Their Best Life

    What is something others do that sparks your admiration? The phrase comes up a lot when my co- workers and I read posts from one particular ex co-worker. A young lady with a loving supportive family and a true kindred spirit of a husband , she stands true to her faith and beliefs. After ten… Read more

  • Oh Deer!!

    Oh Deer!!

    Do you ever see wild animals? I moved here over 30 years ago when it was still woods. The more woods they clear, the more you see deer. Recently, I was driving home from work. As I drove through this one neighborhood admiring the Christmas lights and decor, a family of deer walked across the… Read more

  • It’s Cathartic

    It’s Cathartic

    Why do you blog? I haven’t blogged too much lately. I tend to get busy with my teaching job and can’t always come up with ideas to write about. But when I do, I can’t stop. I also feel so much better when I do. Read more

  • A Fallen Hero

    A Fallen Hero

    In August of 2022, I visited my sister Eileen for her 75th birthday. She was in her final stages of an ovarian cancer battle. Eileen was the family history keeper; collector of pictures of the Brennan family. She would share many of those pictures during my visit. It was great to see photos of my… Read more