First Quarter Review
When I saw people begin to post reflections of their first quarter last week, I was convinced they had to be partaking in a massive early April Fool’s joke. I don’t now how many times I counted January, February, March on my fingers wondering if they really equal three months. When I finally resolved that…
Sprouts in my Life
Happy Sprouts Day! Creating and writing for this newsletter has been such a fun challenge. Looking at the names as they show up in the newsletter database, I am so thankful for each of you choosing to hang out with me here and to support this adventure. I wanted to give you some updates on…
About the Sunflower
It all began with a seed. And now it is a sunflower. A sunflower is often associated with EJPitman. My website, scheduling account, the logo that I use (when I remember to), the Sprouts header – all feature a single Russian Mammoth sunflower. Whenever I use this sunflower, I want to share the story of…
Hey Siri, Which Way?
We have just driven over 900 miles to bring our son to college. Settling into our hotel room tonight, “There was more than one way to get here” flashed across my mind. Yes. This physical journey had options – the routes, the stops, the tolls, the music, the food and drink. There was more than…
What is the Beginning?
What is the beginning? In the beginning…. It’s a poetic phrase that begins a beautiful imagining of how it all began. But today, I find myself wondering what is the beginning? Or what is A Beginning. One child has ended their college career – and begun the next stage in his adult life. One child…
