Monthly Archives

January 2010

  • Unexpected Detour

    I’m a planner. I carefully select my events, my times, my meals, and even my accessories in effort to make my life – well, perfect. There is just one problem. Perhaps you already know…

    Jan 26
  • Expecting

    No. I don’t have any secrets I’m trying to share. Expecting is the name of a new book I’ve just read by Marla Taviano. Since I’ve just had a baby, this book couldn’t have…

    Jan 20
  • State of the Nation

    As far as the eye can see there is devastation. Rubble is heaped where buildings once stood. Ebony skin is covered in blood and dust. On the streets are bodies lying haphazard, some covered…

    Jan 15
  • New Year

    January 1, 1985 Dear Diary, Hi! My name is Carol Lynn Buell. I’m starting out a new year with a new resolution. It is to not take my cousin Glen’s jokes so hard! -C.B.…

    Jan 13
  • Meet in the Middle

    “Could you hand me the remote?” I reached out and leaned towards my eight-year-old son, so he could place the controller in my hand. Instead, he stayed curled on the couch under his blanket…

    Jan 11