It really is quite simple. At least in my mind it is. A lot of things could be made much better if we all just practiced a little kindness every day. I get tired of all of the negativity and if you are like me Continue reading →
August 4, 2025
July 30, 2025
You Are An Original
Have you ever stopped to think about that? You. Are. An. Original. There is only one of you. You are uniquely made. You might have children and siblings who are similar in some ways but let’s just face it — each of us is indeed Continue reading →
June 18, 2025
Kindness Isn’t Weakness
Say what you may about social media – sometimes it is a wonderful way to share a positive message. Today as I was scrolling Facebook I saw this quote posted by a friend I’ve never met in real life but with whom I share a Continue reading →
January 31, 2025
I Choose Love – What About You?
A repost because we all need to be reminded to choose love. I choose love over hate anytime. I choose positivity over negativity. I choose glass half full over glass half empty. I choose happiness over sadness. I choose embracing over holding at arm’s length. Continue reading →
December 5, 2024
Daily Gratitude
One of the things I am trying to do this year is to continue to focus on gratitude. It is a good thing to try to keep that at the forefront of my life and I love that every day I can find many things Continue reading →
December 2, 2024
The First Week of Advent – Hope
Advent has always been a really special time for me. I have great childhood memories of growing up and having special traditions during Advent. Advent is the time of preparation and and expectant waiting for the celebration of the nativity of Christ. Sometimes it gets Continue reading →
July 11, 2024
Not My Words
I shared this post a couple of years ago. I stumbled across it tonight and it was one of those things that I needed to reread and take to heart. It is worth reposting because it is that good. Hope it speaks to you today Continue reading →
May 22, 2024
Hope
There’s a lot of great stuff going on all around Transylvania County and one of those organizations that is doing some amazing things is TC Strong. The organization has become a place of inspiration, acceptance and hope for our growing community. TC STRONG is a Continue reading →
February 8, 2024
What’s Your Routine?
My morning routine is pretty simple. Wake up, Go to the bathroom. (TMI?) Open bedroom doors (we have an odd two door system but it helps keep the cats out.) Give cats treats. Get coffee. Go back to bedroom. Turn a tiny stream of water Continue reading →
January 15, 2024
Forgiveness as a Personal Journey
Forgiveness. Sometimes forgiveness is difficult and when it comes to forgiving myself I find that I am horrible at it. Events that happen, things I have said, actions that I have done that have not been received well or have been inadequate haunt me. I Continue reading →