...when your first best friend doesn't live next door.
I remember Momma telling me when I was in my thirties to “slow down.” At the time I thought she was a little nuts. Didn’t she realize I had a lot to do every day? Didn’t she see I was being the attentive and loving …
True confession time: I have a fear of “not enough.” Do I have enough?…money to pay bills, money to buy what I want, time to fulfill my responsibilities, time to do what I want to do, yarn for my next project, groceries for the week, …
Becoming a married woman includes for most of us gaining a mother-in-law. Yep, we do marry our husband’s family when we marry him… Let me tell you a little about my “Mom.” (You’ll know I mean my mother-in-law because I’ll always call my own mother, …
The 2016-2017 school year has come to an end! Whether or not you have children, you were one, and the prospect of summer always brings memories of vacation time, get-togethers, and family/friend fun. You may have plans in order already, but check out my suggestions …
Well, it is difficult to believe that the school year is nearly over. In schools everywhere students are excited, a few are sad, and a few don’t even realize summer vacation is as close as it is! For parents, we all know exactly how many …
I don’t know if you’ve ever had the same thought, but in my mind I never imagined I would be an adult in my relationship with Momma. It wasn’t that she didn’t respect me or my abilities, but I was always her “baby girl.” There …
In Lake County we get to enjoy all of the seasons, even though they manifest themselves at half the intensity as in other locations we’ve lived, such as the Midwest or Scotland. Because of my S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder), I would do best in a …
When was the last time you set your table, made fresh coffee or tea, and sat down with a friend to simply visit? (Even typing this makes me want to rearrange my schedule so I can do this soon.) Ladies, we were made to have …
Thanks to each one of you for a wonderful launch of this website and blog! I would never have guessed I would be writing for “public consumption,” mostly because I didn’t think I was capable. Technology and I are only beginning to be friends; creating …
Ladies, I can hardly believe the time is here for the launch of this website and blog. I have very mixed emotions, but am stepping out in faith as I open up more of who I am to you all. After much prayer and thought, …