It's odd to see my job posted on the website, but not a surprise ....since last Thursday I quit. It wasn't the spectacular, drama scene I'd imagined all these years either ....just calm. Probably because it's time. And besides, I'm not much of a drama queen. It was not a lightly made decision. But in the end …
Author: Brooke McGillivray
Meeting Evil
You know that sense when you feel at risk in a place or situation? Or you meet a person who makes you feel uncomfortable? I know it well...I'm sure most do. A friend sent me a news link this week that brought it home again. It was early December, 1981. A former co-worker of Doug's had invited us to …
Finding Your Passion…or possibly your socks
You cannot raise four boys without focus and your wits tightly wrapped about yourself. I used to pride myself on knowing what was happening, where it was happening and where everything was to make it happen. This has changed with time. For example, I have a dedicated sock drawer. But I can never find my favorite pair - …
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Summer Pea Pickin’
It made me happy to see a grandson in a garden. It got me to thinking... I need a vegetable garden of my own. This young man was very proud of his leaf. He ate fresh peas and called them pea-candy. I hope he will always think of veggies that way. Hmmm...we'll see how long that lasts. …
Family Fashion Sense
Perhaps I've been a little hard on Doug in past posts... especially about his white jeans and sunburn dilemma on a cruise from a few years back. But honestly, he gives me so much great material to work with. I can't help myself. That said, as a family we have a history of fashion oddities beyond the white …
How DOES Time Work?
Last weekend was quiet, good actually. I read two books - one, a story of inspiration and healing from past hurts - the other, a picture of what heaven may be like. Reading wasn't all I did - I bought groceries, scrubbed and vacuumed, washed and dried a pile of laundry... even caught up my ironing. I'm a little …
The Homeless Blog
I was clueless about the world of blogdom, so I started a blog. I thought it would be good to read up and see what other people do so I knew where to fit in. I've learned a lot in the last few months - at least about what other people do on their blogs. Some bloggers …
Captain America and other Super Heros
I had lunch with Captain America today....at least that's what his t-shirt said. He walked into my office just before noon. We left for his favorite Mexican restaurant, ate some good food, caught up on each other's lives, I spilled salsa on my blouse. Captain America also goes by the name Andrew, sometimes Son. If a brother is speaking to him …
…on Rabbit Holes
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "we're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad." "How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice. "You must be," said the Cat, "or you wouldn't have come here." (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll) ........and …
This Day
This day is hard.... the weekend popped my happy balloon. Today the job awaits .... and is heavier than I know how to carry. The people who challenge me most.... drew me into their rabbit hole once again. The pile of bills ....paid for the month? "Yes". Will the grand totals ever shrink? It feels like "No". So it seems …
Heart's Home 