I survived our vacation this year. Ok, probably not exactly what most would lead with when talking about vacation, but trust me, in this case, it makes sense. Last year we were unable to get away due to my parents’ health problems which required me to be around to help and my husband starting a new job after an unexpected lay off near Thanksgiving the prior year. So this year, we splurged a little. After … Continue reading →
As Dr. Seuss says “Fun is Fun and Fun is Good!” Definitely something worth remembering!
Continue reading →Starting the new year off with a little advice from Robert Frost and a reminder that the glass is half-full. Usually I like to start the year with a bit of a retrospective on the previous year. But this time around I’ve found myself procrastinating until literally the eleventh hour. Since I’m not by nature a procrastinator, this sort of thing usually signals there’s a problem afoot, one that I’m not very happy to … Continue reading →
Taking a little time for gratitude. Looking for the blessings, even in yard work. I confess, while I enjoy being outside and need regular doses of sunlight like a little plant, I am not much of a gardener. I might dabble a bit here and there, but heavy duty yard and garden work, well, let’s just say that it isn’t my happy place. And yet it must be done. Weeds grow, leaves fall, plants grow … Continue reading →
