today

Diane Marie Francis
Nov. 25, 1938 – Dec. 30, 2008
My mom died this morning. My sister called last night to tell me that she was in the hospital. This morning she called to say that “Mom is gone”. Strange words those. They keep echoing in my mind. I can hear my [...]

the morning after

The day after Christmas always seems to be depressing. Not when I was a child, because I still had toys to play with, but as an adult. I didn’t get any toys this year. Maybe that’s why I’m slightly depressed. I honestly think that toys are an essential part of any [...]

my inner elf

I’ve been elfed! Elf Yourself

a week in review

It all started on Monday — yes, I know that the week starts on Sunday, but my story begins on Monday. I went to work as usual, although I had a strange feeling that I shouldn’t. I got a call from my husband around 10:30 am. I love when he calls, because [...]

what i did on my thanksgiving vacation

It was loads of fun. I took my son to Missouri to see my family and to spend my Mother’s 70th birthday with her. The week can really be summed up in this video:

question

Who are you?