Category Archives: Reflections
Getting What We Want
Ways to Boost Your Home Value: Clean Up
Appraisers use six levels to describe the condition of a home, explains Jonathan Montgomery, president of the Real Estate Appraisal Group in Washington. The first level (known as C1) is reserved for houses that are brand new and haven’t been … Continue reading
A Delayed Gift
In my 20s, I was glad to meet my biological mother who had given me up for adoption. But I was unable to overcome feelings of abandonment. We fought. After 10 years without contact, I called her. She told me … Continue reading
Everyday Moments Worth a Flourish
Everyday moments worth a flourish An act of bravery Losing a first tooth Being long term friends Going into remission Second, third, fifth babies Homecoming Passing a test A new dream revealed Just because it’s Tuesday Turning 13 Turning a … Continue reading
Kindness: Take Your Time
Take your time. I’m not in a rush.” This one is great for the grocery store, the takeout burrito restaurant, or anywhere else that involves really tired people trying their best, even as they fumble and flail. For example, the … Continue reading
