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 →
Tough Lessons
Sometimes I just have to sit back and take a breath. I find that that is one thing that is not always easy for me. I seem to be learning that lesson over and over again lately. It is important to step back and just Continue reading →
Things That Make Me Go “Hmmmm”
There is a lot in this world that I do not understand. I fully admit that. We live in a beautiful place here in Connestee Falls complete with wildlife galore. It is a beautiful and wonderful thing. I try to be smart about living with Continue reading →
How I Am Spending My Time
It has been a glorious week. Honestly, it has! The reason why? Because I have not been over scheduled and have had a lot of time to just be home and do what I want to do. The AAUW Book Sale is coming up next Continue reading →
Midwesterner at Heart
Some things will never change. One of the things that will never ever change about me is having a lot of qualities and traits of being from the midwest. First and foremost, midwesterners are known for their hospitality. They are often known for being just Continue reading →
I’m So Vain
I never thought I was vain. I really didn’t. But I am sad to report that I am among the worst offenders when it comes to being overly concerned about my appearance. It is weird. I have tried to find the perfect haircut Continue reading →
When A Picture Is Worth 1000 Words
. That picture is worth at least 1000 words, right? Taken 37 (give or take) years ago on a vacation this picture captures our boys in an authentic moment of Micah probably teasing Aaron relentlessly. The smile on Aaron’s face is pure joy even though Continue reading →
Spring Has Sprung
It is definitely full on spring here in North Carolina and with that comes pollen – beautiful pollen. I have been. hit by allergies hard this weekend and had to take a day (or more) off from life because I am so congested and miserable. Continue reading →
Writers and White Squirrels
Tis the season for a lot of great events in Transylvania County and I am getting pretty darn excited about all that is going on. If only I could clone myself. This weekend is the annual Looking Glass Writers’ Conference and this is the first Continue reading →
National Limerick Day
You know you are out of things to write about when you share that today, May 12, is National Limerick Day. I am not a good limerick writer — I am more into haikus but decided that today we should celebrate the lovely limerick. Each Continue reading →