Mary’s musings

Have you ever had one of those days? I’m tired today and have managed to get a migraine, which is made worse by staring at a computer screen. There were times when I would yell at myself (not out loud) like a drill sergeant to push through the pain. I feel incredibly guilty when I …

Tonight is the big night – our first Christmas performance. We’ve been practicing Christmas music since September…and now we’re here. Do I wish I had more rehearsal time? Yes, of course. “If wishes were horses, beggars would ride” or “If wishes were fishes, we’d all swim in riches.” Tonight is here, so I’m going to …

Today I sent out my second set of monthly invoices. And the question above floated into my brain. Is it worth it? The ‘it’ is in reference to starting my own consulting business. There was a great quote that Aetna sent out when the organization was going through a downsizing/reorg. “The pain of every change …

Today is my parent’s wedding anniversary. My brother James and sister Sarah remembered. I’m sure my brother Thomas remembered and just didn’t reach out. I always got confused exactly which day was their anniversary. I knew their birthdays but for some reason I couldn’t get their anniversary date properly implanted in my head. Mom joined …