“Movie Stars” That’s the word I said out loud when I saw the picture of her and her husband when they first started dating. She was a beauty and he was a looker. Arline Katherine Weber born November 3rd 1936 daughter of Pauline and Phillip Weber. She had two older brothers, Philip II and Gerard … Continue reading A Life Tribute – Arline “Lee” Carlson →

At first... I thought the scariest thing was the virus.  Then I thought not knowing when I would return to work felt a little scary. Then I thought not seeing the people I love, in person, doing things together we love doing and going places we love going?! That felt a little scary. Then I … Continue reading I Thought →

“Agape” “Amor” “Ser” “Liebe” And for us... “Love” Have you ever loved someone so much it almost hurt? I’ve felt it a few times. It’s an ache that’s indescribable. It’s a love so deep, you didn’t even know you were capable of feeling it.  You were probably walking around your whole life saying “I love … Continue reading Loveache →

According to my recent google search, here’s how you can redeem yourself if you feel you’ve messed up... Own It, Don't pretend you didn't mess up Implement Measures To Stop The Same Thing From Happening Again Get On With Your Life Don't Let It Get You Down Ok, but wait.......you should know, this was actually tips … Continue reading Redemption →

I think I was 5 maybe 6 when I remember holding my first football. I listened intently as my brother explained where my fingers needed to be on the laces, how my palm should be across the ball and how to try to make the spiral. I remember being in the huddle and can still see … Continue reading Football →

He stands about 4’ high coming up close to my waste. His blonde curly hair is to die for and he’s a giant angel. He doesn’t know how big he is and honestly when he’s in the room settled, you wouldn’t even know he’s there. I met Alice about 5 years ago, a new client … Continue reading Best Therapy →

After we lifted the couch, I sat staring at the indentations left in the carpet. These big long strips of flattened fibers and a few half inch deep divots left behind from where it had sat for 15 years. I played with the carpet fibers rubbing them back and forth trying to spring them back … Continue reading Forgiveness →

The one day a year it felt like it was okay to “break all the rules.” How eating this day, was like no other. We were coached to save our appetites and not fill up on appetizers. Encouraged to take a second helping. Encouraged to have pie and ice cream. Convinced we were hungry again, … Continue reading Thanksgiving →

The rhythmic squeak of a swing has drawn my attention to a boy holding on for dear life, with a smile ear to ear, asking to “Go higher.” The birds in the trees above us making distinct calls and sounds. A dog barking as he jumps on the family boat ready for the day at sea and … Continue reading Parks →

As I pulled in the driveway I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. “He cannot be!! Omgosh, he’s not doing that right now! Is he?!” But, yep, there he was. My neighbor, that’s constantly washing his car, was at it again today. I know, I know you're probably saying “Ummmm, yeah, soooo, what’s the problem … Continue reading Breaking The Ice →