For years, I’ve wanted to write a book. I used to dream of writing romance novels. Then, I thought I’d write a children’s book! I wrote a few for my kids, self-published them eventually but I didn’t do much more with them. Then, I’ve written blogs off and on for years. They started just before... Continue Reading →
Fall is coming!!
The first day of fall is so close!! It’s this Tuesday! I can’t wait! We are even going to have a lovely day for it with a high of 68*F. I CAN NOT WAIT! We are expecting some rain tonight and tomorrow and I hope that it washes away the heat and dust from our... Continue Reading →
Do you miss commercials?
Photo by K on Pexels.com Several years ago, I kind of started missing commercials. Wait! Here me out. It was Christmas time and DH was traveling and somehow I got to watching TV through the antenna. I watched all the Christmas specials, and cartoons, the morning shows. I had such fun! I hadn’t watched a... Continue Reading →
What I’m reading
I’ve been listening to a really cute book series. It’s simple, it’s fun, it’s funny, it’s sad, but it’s mostly fun. I’m really enjoying it. I can’t seem to stop thinking about it when I’m not listening. It’s called “The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion” by Beth Brower. They are absolutely lovely! ... Continue Reading →
It feels like Fall!
It is a beautiful almost fall like morning where I am. It’s 66*F but feels like 59*F and I’m in heaven. I love sitting outside listening to the tree rustling, and the wind chimes singing and the birds tweeting. I love the wind and we have wind! I invited DH out and he said the... Continue Reading →
The Front Porch
Do you have a front porch? Do you spend time on it? In my adult life, I’ve never really had one, just a stoop. Not a real porch you can utilize. Not one you can have a swing or rocking chairs or any furniture on really. I’ve always dreamed of a front porch, sitting... Continue Reading →
What I’m doing today…
Today, I've been busy working on a bridal shawl. I'm so excited about this project!! One, because it's for a beautiful bride (my DD) and two because I've been searching for a pattern for this project for about 5 years and if I ever found a pattern at all it was one for knitting not... Continue Reading →
Why You Feel Overwhelmed (And What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You)
There are times when overwhelm seems to come out of nowhere. You might be going through your day as usual, and suddenly everything feels like too much. Your thoughts are racing, your body feels tense, and even small tasks start to feel heavy. It can be confusing—especially if you can’t point to one specific reason... Continue Reading →
When Your Mind Won’t Slow Down
For many of us, the world feels heavy right now. We are feeling overwhelm and uncertainty. Sometimes, just a slow deep breath and exhale can lighten the load.
Parents of Adults…
I’ve been thinking a lot about being parents of adult children… it’s hard and not for the faint of heart… I am definitely the faint of heart!!