Pushing on a Rope
Terri S. Vanech
Proving once again that laughter is the best medicine
I don’t know what you were up to today, but odds are good you didn’t wander through an inflatable colon. I did. It was part of an adventurous afternoon with my friend Kristen — part girlfriend catch-up, part experiencing different things, all of it entertaining. After Jazzercise and a quick breakfast and caffeine infusion, we headed … Continue reading
Flashback Friday — Put Your Hands Up
Basil’s march through the file cabinet continues, unearthing all manner of things we’ve squirreled away. Some of them — like the receipt for the long-dead vacuum — make us shake our heads. Others elicit smiles (and make me question the logic of Basil’s filing system). Take this, from when Catherine was 6, or so we … Continue reading
Living out loud, five years later
Back in the file cabinet again yesterday still culling the papers that have piled up, Basil called downstairs: “Did you know that it was five years ago today that you were laid off from The Advocate?” Quite a milestone, and not only for the reasons you might expect. That simple act launched countless other leaps … Continue reading
Airing our dirty linoleum
Some days I can’t help but feel I’ve failed in imparting some of the most integral lessons. Today is one of those days. We are not hosting Easter this year, but spending tomorrow with Basil’s family. I came home from teaching Jazzercise, put together an extra-large batch of stuffed mushrooms to bring, then ran out for some … Continue reading
Flashback Friday — Some bunny loves you
Flashback to Easter 2000: Catherine was 4 and still happy to wear what I chose. And the parade of Easter bunnies my parents made were — like the season’s ubiquitous Peeps — just born. This was their photo debut. As happens often, since Basil and Catherine are Greek Orthodox, it was a year of two Easters … Continue reading
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday — Day after day
Mother Nature’s cruel streak continues in this, the winter that will never end. Oh, here in the Northeast we had a couple of beautiful, warm days that had the neighborhood kids gamboling in their yards, riding their bikes, testing the fit of last year’s shorts. It looked like this when I finally shut the laptop … Continue reading
Perception is everything
We’ve been enjoying this first real warm Sunday. Since we got home from church Basil’s been cleaning out the garage. Catherine and I took a long walk through the neighborhood, then set ourselves up outside for a bit of fresh air and sunshine while Catherine chose her dining plan and filled out the housing information … Continue reading
Flashback Friday — Triple Trouble
As is so very often the case, I’m a day late and probably several dollars short. I never let that stop me, though. Yesterday was National Sibling Day and lots of folks posted family photos on their Facebook and Instagram feeds. Here’s hoping you have interest in one more sets of siblings. Here is Basil with … Continue reading
Pushing on a Rope 