I had my first boyfriend in fifth grade. Saying we were “going out” meant not much more than talking on the phone and dedicating songs to each other on the radio. I remember skating together during couple’s skate at the school skate night to the song Lost in Your Eyes by Debbie Gibson. Or was …
Category: Family
A Southern Melancholy
The back of our new house faces west. Which means in the evenings I can go sit on the deck and watch the sunset. Our backyard neighbor is usually outside, too, sitting on her back porch and listening to the radio. Tonight some fireflies flitted around the corner of the yard. The last fireflies of …
One Word 365: Mid-Year Word Change?
For a few years I’ve been choosing one word or mantra for the year instead of making New Years Resolutions. This past January the word I chose was enough. I wanted to begin to truly believe in my own worth. That I don’t have to please everyone or act a certain way or do certain …
Searching for Peace, Stillness, and Silence
It has been one heckuva summer in the Sorrell house. At the very beginning of June, we met with our realtor to talk about maybe possibly putting our house up for sale sometime in the indefinite future. We have been wanting to move closer to everyone’s work. Our realtor told us if we wanted it to sell …
Celebrate Yourself
Yesterday was my 37th birthday. I received many heartfelt birthday greetings on Facebook, via text, email, calls, and in person. I am very blessed with loving family and friends. Ever since my kids were born, my birthday hasn’t been a big deal. Part of it is that after all the energy and expense used on the …