We had a lovely anniversary trip last week and while we were not able to tour the yak farm that I wanted to see we made the best of it and had a marvelous time without the yaks. We only spent one rainy night in Continue reading →
Don’t Let AI Make Your Anniversary Card
Chris and I celebrated 42 years of marriage last week as I shared. When you get to this milestone, it is difficult to find gifts or cards that are fun and different. I usually make a card but this year I just used a blank Continue reading →
Happy Annibersary to Us!
In the words of our grandson – Happy Annibersary to us! Today marks 42 years since Chris and I said our “I do’s” in Ada, Ohio in the chapel on the grounds of Ohio Northern University. It was. a sunny day which turned to a Continue reading →
A Cloud of Witnesses
A cloud of witnesses. That describes that picture above perfectly. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked Continue reading →
Kindness Matters
I have been the recipient of a lot of kindness lately and you know what? It feels darn good. My neighbor and friend Elaine brought me some lovely things from her recent trip and also gifted me some delicious green beans from her garden. My Continue reading →
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
You might disagree with me and you are definitely allowed to have a differing opinion but I think this is the absolute best time of the year. The markets and farm stands are full of fabulously beautiful produce and there is nothing better than sitting Continue reading →
The Payoff at the End
It’s always good to have goals, right? Last week my goal was to recover enough so that I could make it to an event on Saturday night in Tryon. I had gotten tickets months ago for a Sean of the South event and instead of Continue reading →
Inconvenienced
Today I was just thinking about inconveniences. You know –those pesky things that pop up now and then that irritate and annoy. On a scale of 1 to 10 ( fresh in my mind from my recent ER visits) the level of inconvenience can be Continue reading →
Life Interrupted
Sometimes things roll along just as planned and then other times — poof—life takes a turn and you have to adjust. I had to make a few adjustments this past week and while it was unexpected, all is well. If anyone noticed I took an Continue reading →
Just Call Me Random
Names of 3 objects or things you love most and why? 1. Any book I can place my hands on because they offer such a world of knowledge and escape!! 2. Daisies because they just are happy flowers!. 3. Coffee and chocolate come in together—–both Continue reading →