by jphilo | Feb 12, 2015 | Three Thoughts for Thursday
- Delight: When you step in the door to visit your kids and your grandchild runs to greet you, arms wide open, and asking, “Grammy Jo and Papoo! Want to play ‘Where are my toes?'”
- When I picked up Mom for her dentist appointment, she made it very clear she didn’t want to go…all the way to the car….all the way to the dentist’s office…and all the time we were there. When I said, “Well, I didn’t like going to the dentist when I was a child, but you took me anyway because you cared about me,” her response was, “That’s a whole different story.” Yes, I am officially parenting my parent.
- Hard on the heels of the Parenthood finale was the announcement that Downton Abbey will end after Season 6. So the search begins now for a good series or two to replace them. Fans of either show, what do you recommend?
by jphilo | Jan 27, 2015 | Top Ten Tuesday
10. After being very disagreeable for a week or two, the temperatures finally decided to behave themselves.
9. A church fundraiser provided the opportunity to make dairy free “buttermilk” brownies, sample a few, and give the rest away. Check tomorrow’s post for the recipe!
8. Our daughter and her husband moved into a condo, which means we’ll be getting rid of some old furniture.
7. Co-author Katie Wetherbee and I are almost done editing the page proofs for Every Child Welcome, which is scheduled for release on April 27, 2015. (Yes, you can pre-order now!)
6. Whittling away at my to list in the second half of January means February may have some free time to work on the mystery novel again…if I can remember what it’s about.
5. Watching and listening to reporters trying to talk about “under-inflated balls” without breaking into fits of adolescent giggles is highly entertaining.
4. The Parenthood finale. Which is also the worst thing about late January since it signifies the end of a fantastic television series.
3. Downton Abbey, Season 5.
2. Mom’s doing her best to adjust to her new digs in assisted living.
1. The Man of Steel finally gets to meet his new grand daughter this coming weekend.
What do you love about late January 2015? Leave you comments below.
by jphilo | Jan 22, 2015 | Three Thoughts for Thursday
- Dolly Parton turned 69 on Monday. That means she was still in her 20s when her song Jolene made me a local sensation during my junior year of high school. Happy birthday, Dolly. You have the voice of an angel.
- Winter Bliss: A January thaw that leads to unexpected morning walks outdoors.
- If the past two episodes are any indication, I need to lay in a supply of tissues before the series’ finale of Parenthood. Are you with me on that?
by jphilo | Nov 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
- This year’s best Halloween costume has to be the 2 toddlers dressed up as old people–complete with pearls for her, suspenders for him, and walkers sporting tennis balls for both. The Bruins hockey player dressed as Elsa and twirling his way through Boston’s Children’s Hospital was a close second, but it’s hard to compete with kiddie cuteness.
- My favorite coffee shop switched their regular cash register out for an iPad and Square several weeks ago. They still can’t figure out how to honor gift cards and track reward points. My increasing level of irritation may be a sign that 1) I’m obsessed with coffee, or 2) that I’m a good steward of resources and want to get bang for my coffee bucks. I vote for #2.
- Best show on TV: Parenthood.
Best character on Parenthood: Crosby Braverman.
Reason: He’s grown and changed so much and Dax Shepard plays the part so well.
What’s your nomination for best TV show and character?
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by jphilo | Aug 15, 2013 | Three Thoughts for Thursday
- The premier of season 5 of Parenthood, my annual physical, and mammogram are all scheduled for September 26. I’m really looking forward to one of the three.
- The sound of a cardinal singing in a tall tree tugged at my heart and brought tears to my eyes this morning. What a beautiful way to start the day.
- Favorite summer meal I could eat night after night? BLTs and sweet corn. Yours?
