Don’t you guys need to know what is going on in my life? Well, actually, a lot. Summer is in full swing here in the mountains of North Carolina and combined with our almost daily afternoon thunderstorms, we have been enjoying life. So today let Continue reading →
Colors of Kindness
Doesn’t that title just kind of make you smile? It definitely made me smile when I found this box of crayons at the store the other day. I know Crayola has a marketing plan and tries to sell as many crayons as they possibly can Continue reading →
Friday Fun
It’s Friday and I am burned out after a very long week of book sale responsibilities. It’s all good because I really do love this group of women and the work that we do. But my tail is dragging as well as all the other Continue reading →
I Spy With My Little Eye…
It’s been a long 7 days but as of about noon today all of the hardest work will be done and the 53rd Annual AAUW Brevard Branch Used Book Sale will be history. Today we return all the tables and supplies to our Book Nook, Continue reading →
Actions Louder than Words
I read an interesting quote the other day by Christian minister Robin Meyers. It made me stop and think. “Consider this: there is not a single word in {the Sermon on the Mount} about what to believe, only words about what to do. It is Continue reading →
Obviously
I am often astounded by the labels that accompany products these days. I bought a new curling brush and saw this label on it when I unboxed it. Seriously. I guess they have to label things to avoid lawsuits but really? I would hope that Continue reading →
No Thank You!
I really should have put that title in all caps but I didn’t want to shock anyone. Last week when we were babysitting our darling grandson this was the phrase that we heard often. The favorite phrase used to be “No dis” meaning of course, Continue reading →
I’ve Got Troubles
Troubles. I’ve got a few. A couple weeks ago my internet was wonky. It’s difficult to be a social media addict and have internet woes so I sent an email to our provider to let them know that service was spotty. I went onto their Continue reading →
Stuck and Irritated
Stuck. Irritated. That describes a lot of things but today it is a condition that I find myself in. I had a lovely salad for lunch filled with kale and cabbage and brussels sprouts and other lovely items. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Until an hour Continue reading →
When Life Isn’t Fair
We’ve all been there at one time or another. Whether we are a child or an adult those words have most likely come out of our mouth “That’s not fair!”. I remember pairing those words with my other favorite words as a youth “I am Continue reading →