SheilaScribbles
my thoughts on life
“IMHO” has become a familiar acronym in social media communications. In my humble opinion is regularly seen after a person posts their thoughts (usually dissenting) on any given subject or circumstance. In observing the usage of this term – I see it used two different ways. One – it’s an apology for having a different …
One of the things I love about the beach is the constant, dependable, soothing rhythm of the waves. Even though a storm can make the waves high and crashing and overwhelming – the underlying tides are constant and eventually everything will calm back down. Life is like that. When change feels like relentless breakers crashing …
It’s summer and it’s hot (surprise!) here in North Carolina. Heat brings a slowness to my life that I both dislike and welcome. I always think my summer will be a time to be both productive and adventurous at home, because it’s slower at work and the kids are home from school. I’ll try new …
Nine years ago today, June 13, my mother died. It was unexpected and a shock, though not unanticipated. She had survived breast cancer three times, but the treatment that prolonged her life eventually took it. Looking back I see how much I took my mom for granted. While that’s often considered to be a bad …