As I stepped down from the house into the dark garage, I narrowly missed face-planting due to a pair of shoes in my way. I wasn’t hurt. But I was annoyed. Hadn’t I asked my husband to quit putting his shoes there? Wasn’t there a bin nearby and safely out of the pathway, specifically for shoes? I had even warned him—only partially in jest—that if I ever broke…
Times change. So does furniture. The old twin bed is out of our daughter’s room. We’re replacing it with a full-size bed for guests, as well as for her when she comes home. And she’s coming home soon! Last week I conducted a careful (yes, some might say obsessive) search for the perfect bedding. After deciding on a lighthearted duvet cover, I told my neighbor. Her response skipped…
In April, our daughter was working at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. Crossing the street on her way to work, she noticed an approaching taxi. Although she had a walk signal, she paused to establish eye contact before proceeding. At least she thought she had established eye contact. As our daughter continued across, the taxi also continued on its path—and hit her. She flipped…
Hello readers and welcome! At this time of year, many of you are heading to beaches and pools to enjoy splashing in the water. I hope you will also enjoy this blog, Splashes of Encouragement. Finally, the time is right. In January, I thought the time was right to start this blog. Pushing through my issues with technology, I refreshed my memory about websites and hosting, learned more…