On this, the Birthday of my love, there are so many things I want to say; But, how do you find words to adequately express someone saving your life and making you believe in love and happily ever afters again? How do you thank someone for helping you see the beauty in yourself and in … More Birthday Wish: A Love Letter
It is 5am, and I am in the waiting area at UAB Highlands Orthopaedic Group, same-day surgery. Last year at this time it was my turn when I came in for shoulder surgery. This year it is my sweet Dan’s turn as he has his second knee surgery in two years to repair … More Mr. MacKenzie: In for Repairs
Charlie the Squirrel is back…or at least one of his progeny. We- or I should say, Mr. MacKenzie, have battled “Charlie” for years, trying to prevent him from taking up residence in our attic…or from coming into our master bedroom through the fireplace, as he’s done twice before (that may or may not have … More Mr. MacKenzie versus the Squirrel…Again
My husband is an overachiever…and that’s an understatement. When he worked at UAB as the facilities manager of the Alys Stephens Center for the Performing Arts, he was chosen Employee of the Year out of 18,000 employees. He is doing the same work in his position at the Dorothy Jemiaon Day Theater at the … More Saving Mr. MacKenzie
Dan was going to have yet another really busy day at the theater. “No lunch for me today, Honey- I’ll see you this evening.” I went about my morning, taking care of some house chores when my phone barked. No, really- it barks when Dan texts me. Goofy, but it always makes me smile. Okaaay….I … More On Derailed Lunch Plans and the Gainey Wing at UAB Highlands
The View from Here 