What do you do when you are upset? When something unexplainable happens and your world is rocked to the very core? I write. I sit down and write it all out. I write and revise. I rewrite. I let my words flow and I Continue reading →
People say the darndest things sometimes. Here’s a list of what NOT to say. Continue reading →
I might have jinxed myself. Just maybe. I took this picture and posted it on Facebook on Friday when I left Minneapolis for Dothan, Alabama. I wrote “it’s always good when you see your suitcase being loaded”. That’s mine—the red one with Travel Queen pink Continue reading →
Serendipity. Serendipity means a “fortunate happenstance” or “pleasant surprise”. It was coined by Horace Walpole in 1754. In a letter he wrote to a friend Walpole explained an unexpected discovery he had made by reference to a Persian fairy tale, The Three Princes of Serendip. Continue reading →
Way back in October 2014 I was able to go with a few of the North Iowa Bloggers to a local hatchery in Rudd, Iowa. Why would I want to go to a hatchery, you ask? Because it is there and a fun trip to see Continue reading →
Today is Ash Wednesday and as Chris and I talked about it over the weekend I told him that this was always a day that I looked forward to with anticipation. I know that may be a little “odd” because the symbolism behind Ash Wednesday Continue reading →
Work and jobs. Roles. They change. Time brings different opportunities. Opportunities bring change. Change = growth. Or so I have learned over the years. When I was younger I never gave a whole lot of thought about what I would do someday. Maybe I was Continue reading →
It is Library Lovers’ Month and I have to share my love of one very special librarian today. It is a repost from a couple of years ago but worth reposting because of the woman who tops my list as the best librarian and friend Continue reading →
Last week I told you about my trip to Las Vegas and our adventures there which included having a guest room with a conference table as the main attraction. The primary reason we were in Vegas for the three days was to attend the Continue reading →
Our oldest son used to live in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. He was a busy young professional and had to go to work while I was there so I had a couple days to just chill out in his apartment complex. He has a great place Continue reading →
