“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” …Matthew 5:7 The hardest personal decision to make is forgiving someone for hurting us, either physically,
Category: Writing
Love – The Magic of the Love List
My husband and I celebrated our sixth anniversary this past January. I think with age, learning from past mistakes, and knowing the importance of communication
Kapers, Knots, and Knights In Shining Armor
When my daughter was growing up, we were active in a girl’s organization. As leader of our small troop, focus was on teaching the girls
It’s Their Journey
I was talking to a dear friend recently and we had a discussion about our young adult children in their early 20s. One is overseas
Imaginary Friends
My daughter keeps me on my toes all the time, but there was a time between the ages of three to five when I had to
Home
Home: 1. a house, apartment, or other shelter that is the usual residence of a person, family, or household. 2. the place in which one’s domestic affections are
Grandma Fail – Ooops
“Look, Mom! Isn’t she beautiful? I’m naming her Luisa Dawn.” My daughter, Emily, was holding her newborn for the very first time. “Luisa is a
Everyone Has A Story
I am one of those weird people at a social gathering–one of those ‘outskirters’ who sit on the sidelines watching everyone else. The interest isn’t
DAWN – The Most Beautiful Time of Day
My back yard sits on a small lake and faces the east. I take great joy to time my second cup of coffee around
Cracks, The Beauty In Us All
“Cracks make a person beautiful. Don’t waste time trying to fill them in, smooth them out, or pretend they aren’t there. Everyone around can see
The Annoyance Button – Who Pushes Yours?
Usually, I’m a patient person. But, there are certain people who annoy me more than a little. The good thing is that I have honed
Blogging From A-Z Challenge-Theme Reveal
Evidently April is a big blogging month. Bloggers from all over will be posting a blog a day (except for Sundays) during the month of
Rest In Peace, Harper Lee
Rest in peace, Harper. Thank you for giving us Scout, Calpurnia, Atticus, Jem, and Boo Radley and the lessons they taught us. I’m so thankful
The Shadows Above My Bed
I’m not a full-force believer in paranormal occurrences. I know that many can be explained away by high emotional states, tricks of lighting and movement,
Florida to Oregon – Final Thoughts and Lessons Learned
My daughter, Dani, and I had an amazing road trip from Florida to Oregon. What amazing sights there are in this beautiful country. It’s safe