by Judith Heaney | Aug 27, 2025 | 365 Reasons
If a stranger ever walks into our house in the mid-morning hours, they might think they’ve stepped into Waffle House or iHop or another popular breakfast spot. While I don’t wear a uniform, I do tend to take my place in front of our stove like a short-order cook with...
by Judith Heaney | Aug 14, 2025 | 365 Reasons
Perhaps because I am in my 50s, I am not ashamed to admit my love of musicals and musical theater. Actually, I more than likely would have admitted to this love even in my 20s or 30s. Whether it’s a stage musical on Broadway or Off-Broadway or a movie musical or even...
by Judith Heaney | Aug 13, 2025 | 365 Reasons
My husband and I were what might be referred to as late bloomers when it came to deciding to have children. When we first got together in 2000 and then got married in 2001, we were pretty much certain we were not going to have children. For one thing, I believed I was...
by Judith Heaney | Aug 12, 2025 | 365 Reasons
I suppose it’s only natural for nostalgia to inch its way into our minds as the days go by. One of the things that can spark a strong sense of nostalgia for me and for my girls are photos that call to mind specific memories and moments of their younger selves. For my...
by Judith Heaney | Aug 6, 2025 | 365 Reasons
Recently I have been reflecting on the idea of small beginnings. Small beginnings and baby steps along unknown paths toward the things that for me provide a spark of joy but can also carry uncertainty. If I am honest with myself, this likely has almost always been the...
