When I was growing up, my Grandmother wrote long handwritten letters telling of her life adventures. I forgot about these letters and didn’t realize my Mom had saved them back. Recently Mom gave them to me and I’ve been reading through them little by little. A few days ago, I read one that told of…
Driving down a creek bed in the middle of the night after a rainstorm is not the definition of safe… or smart. But that’s where I found myself last year. My intentions were good. I was taking soup and homemade pie to a family member who was sick. My GPS was plugged in and its…
Have you ever gotten out of balance where your focus is just a bit ‘off’? Maybe it’s time to refocus on what really matters – get back to the simple things that make life special. It’s not the extravagant vacations, expensive gifts, or elaborate experiences – it’s the simple things! The things we remember most…
My mom has blogged for almost all my life. I remember being really little and going with her to the newspaper office when she pitched to be their columnist writing about coupon deals. I played with toys on the faded carpet while she talked to the guy in charge. I remember when he agreed. They…
Do you choose a word for the year? A few years ago I chose a word that represents my view on life: Possibilities. I always feel that every day is a new chance to experience something amazing and each morning is a new opportunity full of possibilities. But for 2021, I am finally choosing a…
This is a question I’ve thought about a few times over the past few weeks as I’ve gotten hooked on crocheting again. I spend a little time each evening doing what some might think is unproductive. When I’m crocheting, I’m not doing laundry, the kitchen doesn’t get cleaned and I don’t get any blogging done….
What season are you in? Think about the seasons and how they change. Right now we are in the middle of winter. It is gray cold and a bit dreary. But in just a couple of months, we will be in spring. Things will be green and yellow daffodils will start blooming. As the seasons…
Every year I think about choosing a new word for the year, but each time I keep coming back to the same word – POSSIBILITIES! I love the excitement of planning a new year and dreaming about the possibilities for what the next 12 months will hold. But all that dreaming about the ‘what can…