“The day and time itself: late afternoon in early February, was there a moment of the year better suited for despair?” Alice McDermott I'd like to think myself an optimist most days, but for twenty-nine days in February I struggle. The winter months just don't suit me. Once … [Read more...] about The February Despair (and What’s Saving Me From It Right Now)
What We’re Doing in 2016
Mike was the first person to notice them. Walking by the printer, he spied them fresh off the press. "This year I will" he read ... "Oh no, are these for us?" They were indeed! Cute New Year's resolution printables courtesy of Pinterest, one for each of us. Sigh. "You're … [Read more...] about What We’re Doing in 2016
The Gift of Travel: Choosing Experiences Over Gifts
We're a little over two weeks past Christmas and I'm wondering ... now that the tinsel has settled and stockings are put away, how was your Christmas? More specifically, how many of the things that were purchased for the purpose of gift-giving are still giving pleasure, … [Read more...] about The Gift of Travel: Choosing Experiences Over Gifts
Grigson and Pagano: For Better or For Worse?
Yet another NFL season comes to an end, and this time Colts fans find themselves in a very unfamiliar place: outside the playoffs, looking in. Nine things had to fall exactly in place for the Colts to win their division and make the playoffs. In a season where not all the things … [Read more...] about Grigson and Pagano: For Better or For Worse?
Colts vs. Dolphins: When a Win Still Feels Like a Loss
Happy holidays! Was Santa good to you this year? The three gifts I received this year helped me out tremendously on game day, but more on that later. Let's get into the game. My Seat: I was back at home for this matchup. After a week straight of running around, either … [Read more...] about Colts vs. Dolphins: When a Win Still Feels Like a Loss