Monthly Archives: December 2017

My office staff, consisting of mostly Clyde, and sometimes Neko, has disappeared this morning. They first began their day in the study and must have figured out it’s Saturday. Ahhh… I hear them running up and down the basement steps. … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day When I officially opened my eyes to begin my Saturday at 7:45 AM the most gorgeous sunrise had painted the world around me. Thank heavens I captured what I could from my bedroom window … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day The dogs are in anxiety mode and The Boys (Neko and Clyde) could actually care less that I’m off and out the door for my Me Friday. While I was in the shower Clyde … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day My very astute and productive assistant, Clyde, is hard at work, this morning. Mr. Clyde has: Eaten Gone to the litter box Moved the near-empty water bowl over to the sink Fought with Neko … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day “It’s my life, it’s now or never…” Jon Bon Jovi Yes. But how many times do we allow others or circumstances to overtake us? Too many times, I’m betting. Until my alcoholic birth father … Continue reading →

I grew up around the corner from my maternal grandparents and with Grandpa Leroy’s night shift schedule at the police department I was afforded tons of time with him during the day.  Starting kindergarten brought those days to a close. I … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day I’ve had several parents of senior students express the growing pains of their children going through all the senior year rituals and preparing for the big move to college. I think this is one … Continue reading →

MIAGD: Make it a great day Neko and Clyde make me laugh. A lot. These two adopted fellows, together barely over one month, also make me smile. Last summer when little Flanagan became a member of The Haasienda, Neko’s male … Continue reading →

My day promptly began at 7 AM with the usual routine of feeding the dogs and myself, pouring my first cup of coffee, and settling into the day with a few business items. Around 8:30 AM, my youngest son strolled … Continue reading →

Ahh. I was looking for something and ran across my drawings from Terry Stump’s scenic design class at Sinclar Community College, 1996. I was lucky to have had Ron Runyan for drafting class in 1977. Terry and Mr. Runyan will … Continue reading →

I have now spent my second day creating in The Cove, a special place open to me by a great organization. It’s not a true cove, but rather, an alcove.  But it’s an inviting space that invites me to engage with … Continue reading →