Tag: home
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The Kitchen Window

I’m in the kitchen on a Monday evening, making homemade macaroni and cheese for dinner. Mac and cheese is a staple around here—it’s easy, it makes leftovers, and everyone loves it. Sunbeams spread across the cabinet doors, warming and brightening the whole room, reminding me that spring is almost here to stay. Here in northern…
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These Walls

The toys are picked up for once, except for the stuffed ice cream cone the cat left in the middle of the floor. The children are taking their afternoon naps. I hear the gentle rush of the furnace blowing warm air through the vent behind me. It’s quiet enough to hear the wall clock ticking.…
