Almost 1 year old….
Do you have cake or pie for your birthday celebrations? When our oldest was in middle school, he came to me with all kinds of love, confessing that he would really prefer my apple pie for his birthday instead of …
Author: emilyjpitman
What are you looking at?
I moved my office around this weekend and still have items that were taken from the walls waiting to be re-hung – including two bulletin boards. As I began to think about where to put the bulletin boards, I began …
Using Your Senses
Last weekend, I cuddled under a blanket in my chair and turned on Miss Marple. It has been at least six months since I watched her and my plan was to enjoy a cozy rest with my friend Marple in …
Familiarity and Visibility
I learned many years ago that the longest part of the trip is at it’s end… especially when it is going home. Not just emotionally, but literally when we go to my parents home in Maine. Once we cross the …
Visibility Tools
When it comes to visibility metaphors, the only vehicle I’m qualified to talk about is an automobile. And I failed my test at first taking. But I have helped three young adults earn their licenses since then, so maybe that …
Vision and Visibility
The word I’m playing with in February is Visibility. After taking a couple of trips over this last month, I carry a heightened awareness about this word – and I’m enjoying the playground it is revealing. In the world of …
Check Your Lenses
“I don’t like these glasses! They don’t feel right and I don’t like the way they look.” It was a vivid dream. I had received two sets of eyeglasses and the pair that everyone else liked were not my choice. …
Thanksgiving Grace
I grew up in a family that held hands to share ‘grace’ before each of our evening meals. Like many people, we have stories about the big meals growing cold because of the length of this prayer on special holidays. …