When I was growing up I faced one of my biggest fears each spring when recital season would roll around. I can remember the knot in my stomach just before I would have to sit down at the piano and play my memorized pieces with shaky hands in front of a small audience of parents…
As I type this post today my mouth is numb on the left side. Apparently a need for extensive dental work {performed by the world’s most patient and gentle dentist} is a potential side effect of turning forty. Apart from a few more fine lines, varicose veins, and my new dental fillings, I don’t feel…
I’m not sure if it’s the kind of coffee I’m drinking or just the general intensity level at which I live, but most mornings by around 9:30 or 10 I notice my hands have a subtle shake to them. I can usually make the shaking stop with a light snack and some water, but it…
This time of year retail stores everywhere seem to be abuzz with more shoppers than usual. I occasionally forget this and try to cram an errand into a time slot it won’t fit in between activities. This was the case recently when I ran into Target with the Preschooler to grab a few quick things…