Category Archives: Seasons

Filling More Than Shelves

This evening my son and I took part in one of our seasonal activities, helping out at a local Food Pantry.  For a couple of hours we jumped into the hustle and bustle to stock and re-stock shelves while those … Continue reading

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‘Tis the Season

The temperature is dropping, the days are getting shorter and a new season has arrived.  No, I’m not referring to autumn.  Nor am I referring to Halloween or even the somewhat revolting fact that there are Christmas decorations sitting right … Continue reading

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If Clothes Could Talk Back

Spring has indeed, finally, sprung in New England.  Along with all of the other rituals, activities and chores that flow in to a Real Woman’s life in the springtime, is the inevitable closet clean out and seasonal clothing swap. As … Continue reading

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The Other Shades of Grey

We New Englanders are fiercely proud of our Seasons.  Ask any of us why we live in this area of the country, and you are fairly guaranteed that one of the answers will be “because I love having four seasons.” Each … Continue reading

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Uncertainty Breeds Indifference

The New Year was ushered in with very little fanfare at my house.  Last night we had a nice dinner, then pretty much just hung out. My son was in bed by 9:30; my husband and I did some lounging … Continue reading

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‘Tis the Season

I had intended to publish a post yesterday.  But after we all heard the horrific news that came out of Newtown, CT, I just couldn’t bring myself to write anything. I could think of no words that would be even … Continue reading

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But wait, I’m not done yet!

Spring and Summer are my seasons.  I love the sun, the warmth, the long days, and being outside as many hours a day as possible. Then every year, around the end of August, it happens. The days start to get … Continue reading

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