Monthly Archives: October 2014

10-22-14 10,000 steps to a gold star

Posted on October 22, 2014 by jottingjoan

Exercise never makes it onto my list of things to do. Never. I never have to write down “play video game.” When I am obsessed with a game, I play instead of checking things off my ‘to do list” It … Continue reading →

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Think before you donate

Posted on October 22, 2014 by jottingjoan

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: The time when the spirit of giving abounds as we pile our shopping carts with items to pack in shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, select a name from the Salvation Army tree … Continue reading →

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He will be missed

Posted on October 8, 2014 by jottingjoan

I stared at his energetic, lively smile and puzzled over the reality that I would never see that twinkle of interest, hear about his current project, see him sitting on a lawn chair ready for an afternoon chat or accept … Continue reading →

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Lego Lad turns 8

Posted on October 8, 2014 by jottingjoan

A tower of over-sized Lego building blocks reached from the concrete to the garage ceiling when we arrived Friday evening at my daughter’s house. We had found the right place to cash in our invitation to a Lego party. We … Continue reading →

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