Musings by Missy

  • Sad Sofa

    Sad Sofa

    Do you pay attention to the furniture you see on the sides of the highways? I first started noting couch cushions, wondering why the people with the couch didn’t come back to get it. I realized that the world (or at least Texas) must be filled with couches missing a cushion. How uncomfortable that must Read more

  • We think we have time

    My friend died yesterday. After six years of fighting just to breathe, she was set free. Kim was one of the most vibrant women I have known. People throw around the term “She lit up the room,” but Kim really did. She was funny and kind and smart and all of the in-between. You can Read more

  • Opportunity

    Opportunity

    My mother had an appointment with a cardiologist this morning. As I was a bit early, I went to sit down to wait for my mom to arrive. As I was looking for a place to sit, I passed a woman and caught her lovely scent. I have a very sensitive sense of smell so Read more

  • The Unexpected Triumph Of The Mouse King

    You’ve likely heard the story of the Nutcracker. Originally Clara’s dream of a Nutcracker Prince who battles a Mouse King with seven heads was based on “The Nutcracker and the King of Mice” written by E.T.A Hoffman. Alexander Dumas, a well-known French author revised the story and that is what Marius Petipa chose to choreograph Read more

  • It was in the stars

    It was in the stars

    Last Wednesday, I was presented with a folder in which 4 pieces of paper were snuggled into a pocket. The three children each had their hand on the folder when they presented it to me. Inside the folder were two certificates of registration for two stars. One is for Melissa and Beth and one is Read more

  • Whirlwind

    Whirlwind

    These past few weeks have been a whirlwind. There has been so much going on that I have barely had time to slow down to breathe. Beauty and sadness and love and ugliness and joy and love and anger and grief and so much love. Did I mention love? That’s my favorite. A year passed Read more

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