Apparently the perfect banana is difficult to find. During the supply chain issues, COVID staffing issues, and having someone else pick groceries out for curbside pick up I have been missing the perfect banana. My last bunch of bananas was totally green. I forgot to Continue reading →
Positive Thinking
I like to think that I am a positive person. A glass half full person. I usually am but honestly – everyone has down days and days when we doubt our own self worth, right? Chris got me this little daily reminder book for Christmas Continue reading →
Snow Day (s)
As predicted we got a big snow. I don’t mind one snow a year. It makes us all slow down a little bit and it really is pretty in the mountains with the snow covering everything. We didn’t lose power and we have a reliable Continue reading →
It’s Snowing on Teapot Tuesday
It’s been a week of snow fall here in the Western North Carolina mountains. That means I need to bring out the snowman teapot that has become my go to for snow days. I just love how cheery he looks and that cardinal on top Continue reading →
10 Rules for Living Life
Don’t be so hard on yourself. Realize that you are allowed to make mistakes and roll with them when they happen. Apologize when you need to. There is no shame in an apology but don’t make a practice of apologizing just for the sake of apologizing. Continue reading →
Monday is Murder
I can’t wait to share the news that one of my very favorite authors, Jess Lourey, has brought back some of my favorite characters from her Month by Month Murder Series. This time my old friends, Mira James, Mrs. Berns, Johnny and more are sharing Continue reading →
Three Words for 2022
I am running late this year already but hey- that is quite alright. I have decided to give myself and everyone else a lot of grace in 2022 and it starts right here. Today I want to share with you an exercise that has been Continue reading →
Gramma and Grampa Camp
We did it! Our first Gramma and Gramp Camp is over and done and all participants appeared to enjoy the experience thoroughly. Camp counselors have recovered from the weeklong experience and have improved flexibility and stamina as a result. The week with our little grandson Continue reading →
Getting Cozy on Teapot Tuesday
It feels like it has been forever since I have written a Teapot Tuesday post but here it is. My sister gifted me this cute little teapot for Christmas — I think she found it in some type of thrift shop (my favorite place to Continue reading →
Comments for a Cause – Cats, Cats, and More Cats
Well, hello there friends! Hello, 2022! You may have noticed that my planned one week hiatus morphed into a two week hiatus but never fear. I am back to share all of my inspiration and ramblings with you in 2022. An unexpected case of a Continue reading →