2022-Looking Back, Looking Forward
Do you ever look back on something you have worked so hard to overcome, and you are amazed at just how far you have come? It can be awe inspiring, even though you are the one that managed that feat, spurring you on to accomplish even more, to go farther than you already are. How far are you willing to go for yourself? How…
Make a Wish!
If you could wish for one thing, what would it be? No, you can’t wish for more wishes, just the one. I will go first. I wish that the world was free of corruption. Drop me a line, let me know what your wish is, maybe we can speak some positivity in to existence!
Rudolph Run/Walk 2022
Bill, Avery and I signed up for the Rudolph Run/Walk a couple years ago, but we ended up not being able to attend. Then Covid, you all know how that ruiner has worked, and finally this year, we signed up as soon as it was announced and we finally walked for our first time! It was a great evening to spend out doors, as…
Holiday Interaction Tips
As we enter in to a season of family events, shopping along strangers, and possible utter chaos and bustling busyness, I want to give you some tips of how to deter bad feelings, save you from having a meltdown, or worse, not enjoying the season. Let’s get to it then! Don’t have expectations Take a pause before you react, speak, or act Don’t over…
A Walnut Bowl’s Gift
Hoo-wee!!! Christmas came early in my house and I am not afraid to show it!!!! We all have fond childhood memories, of some sort, and some of my favorites are Christmas related with my cousins, and my dad’s family. We would gather in my grandma’s tiny house on Christmas Eve, have dinner where pickled cucumbers and cream cheese celery were amongst the favorites, culinary…
Organization
Have you started your calendar for next year yet? When my kids were younger, more involved in things, I would obtain my following year calendar by September or October at the latest. Now that the general school years are winding down for me, it is December and I am thinking about getting a calendar. In all seriousness, I have 4 planners in my Amazon…
Late Night Posts
Yeah, so 9:00 isn’t really late for you night owls, but for me, I have been posting late here lately and it feels about midnight, when it is only 9! I have been productive the last few days, and probably most all of this week, so who knows what kind of post results this will yield. Anyhow, came across this gem last night and…
Faith, Church, Belief
I saw someone on social media, ask the question of what you feel is important when raising your kids. This is a segment of my answer. I have always strived and endeavored to teach my kids important values and lessons in life. I packaged this in basic ways, stories, epitaphs, and parables. I also demonstrated lessons through experiences, my own and those of others’….
Let’s do something vague
I will write a word, show you a picture, tell me what you think, or what popped up for you, sound good? I thought fresh, tart, sweet, summer warm, happy, sunshine, aromatic, fresh air. Your turn!!
Cozy
It is chilly out there, are you staying warm? The dogs are still enjoying going out and playing…or mostly Sonny is, but CoCo and Berrie are more concerned with trash cans, neighbors and neighboring dogs. Ah, the joys of dog kids!! They are so presh! Hope you all have a great weekend, and stay warm!!
