the wonder of a child mixed with the worry of an adult

shiny and new and full of potential

I’ve been there too

When I think about the beauty of Christmas, I think of music…

“You know what you need to do this morning, right?”

 She nodded. “Make the place cards for lunch…”

A bit of a breather

My very first post, where I explain what Glimsen is and why I started it…

A long day, at the end of a long week…

I love Valentine's Day because to me, it's a bright spot in the middle of winter--a touch of warmth, if you will. And because intentionally focusing on love and friendship is always in season.

it’s a simple thing and it cheers me too

Goals and planners and calendars, oh my! ‘Tis the season to set goals and make plans. I have to admit…

In case you’re looking for something new to do…

“PJs and presents, peppermint and pecan pie…These are a few of our favorite things…”

It’s mid-October, and there’s a buzz in the air…

It’s finally beginning to feel like fall…

“Do you have anything for wrinkles?” the woman asked, leaning over the cosmetics counter and looking at bottles filled with lotions and potions…

In a way, the words are tangible…

Vegetables. I wasn't a fan. Under my parents' watchful eyes, I would take a bite of green beans and shiver as it went down. And I thought for sure that squash would be the death of me...

A favorite post from a few Junes ago…

a few things to inspire you for a delight-filled summer