Yesterday morning Izzy and I decided to take a longer walk than usual. The sun was strong and I couldn't bear to hurry back inside when the sun had been so gracious in being there for me. On our longer route we ran into a neighbor whom I do not know. She was taking down her outdoor Christmas …
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Slowing Down During the Holidays: A Gift from Rheumatoid Arthritis
For me, the holidays are a time of slowing down. This is the time of the year when my classes come to stopping point and I have more time at home. The weather gets colder and I feel it is telling me to stay home where it is warm. I have no problem obeying. I …
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Quiet Thanksgiving Weekend – Just What This Introvert Craves
Long ago I came to the happy realization that I am an introvert. Once I accepted this about myself, I started respecting the needs that come with being an introvert. Although I love people, they exhaust me. I find that I get my energy from being at home reading, taking walks, or hanging out with …
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Kennebunk, Maine: A Family Vacation with My Mom and Siblings
(Front) Sherry, Stacey, Mike, Robyn, Mom (Back) Cathy and Danny My first solo trip without Steve or the kids was a success!!! I spent two days and three nights in Kennebunk, Maine with my mom and five siblings to celebrate my older sister's upcoming 50th birthday. In my family, we don't generally celebrate birthdays with …
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Complete Happiness: My Rheumatoid Arthritis Has Come a Long Way!
Yesterday the weather warmed up after the snow arrived making it bearable to be outside for long periods of time. I couldn’t resist taking advantage of this warmer weather and the new snow. After walking Izzy and shoveling the driveway with Alexander (something I couldn’t do last winter), we loaded up the car with sleds …
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Making Christmas Ornaments
All of my shopping is done except going out tomorrow to buy food for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I am on a one month break from work. Homeschool group doesn't meet for two weeks. Today begins the first of my relaxing days. I feel the spirit of Christmas filling me as I begin to appreciate …
Reusable Bags Great for Christmas Shopping
Although most grocery stores have become accustomed to customers bringing in their own bags, retail stores have not. I do most of my shopping online as I find that to be more pleasurable than going out shopping, but a few things had to be purchased from the mall and elsewhere. When I mentioned to the cashiers that I had …
Regrets About My Degree? No Way!
Yesterday Sophia asked me, "Do you ever have regrets that you went to college for education?" My immediate response was, "No." She went on, "You never wish you had done something else or wondered about what another job would be like?" Again my answer was "No."When I set out for college at 18 years old I knew I …
Holiday Office Party
A week ago Saturday was Steve’s office party. It was fun. As he introduced me to his colleagues, I felt like each person was a character in a book because I hear so many stories about each of them. Seeing their faces is like going to a movie and being a little surprised that they don’t look …
Halloween 2010
Alexander and Sophia have a tradition of carving a pumpkin with Steve. This year they each decided to do their own instead of one. I think they turned out pretty cute. Here is Alexander. He is "Splicer" from the videogame Bioshock.My little devil. This year my kids hosted the Halloween party at our house. Together …
The Life and Adventures of Cateepoo 