Monthly Archives: December 2021

Another round of COVID

Posted on December 31, 2021 by barbaraehardy

2020, the year it all began seems so long ago. We started the year with all the promise of any new year; two months later, it was lockdowns, confusion, fear….well, you remember all this as well as I do. 2021: … Continue reading →

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Whoosh…they came; they’re gone

Posted on December 29, 2021 by barbaraehardy

Visits are such whirlwinds. First, I had the pure joy of seeing children/spouse; granddaughters! Oh Lordy, how I have missed them all. Then the whirlwind of shared meals; a trip to downtown Fredericksburg; table game; tv; talk; hugs; and zoom, … Continue reading →

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So even the water is smart now??

Posted on December 20, 2021 by barbaraehardy

To my great excitement some family members are coming for the holidays next weekend. Two of them are teenagers. When I asked their mother what kind of beverages they drink these days, the answer was “smart water.” huh! It’s not … Continue reading →

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Introverts

Posted on December 11, 2021 by barbaraehardy

A friend posted on Facebook about a meeting in which extroverts (probably) were going to decide how to include introverts. My immediate response was YIKES. And yes, to the person who expressed a concern, we do get promotions even though … Continue reading →

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Lights everywhere

Posted on December 3, 2021 by barbaraehardy

Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza—-they’re all about light: bringing it in to help us get through these long, dark nights. and oh how long and dark they are. Sunset here is before five p.m. So, although i don’t miss the heat of … Continue reading →

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