I caught my dog, Sam, the other morning peering out the window. The window sill is just the perfect height, that it looks as if his nose is resting on the sill so he can gaze with even less effort than one might expect. The ideal “dog life.”We as people
This is the yoga “tree pose.” I’m not sure why it’s called a tree. I would think a tree pose would have both feet firmly rooted to the qround. In reality, this pose looks like it should be called the flamingo pose. Trees are supposed to be strong and stable;
I am currently working a contest in my home-based jewelry business with Premier Designs Jewelry. I am on the final stretch of a 6-month challenge and I am working to achieve half of the new jewelry line (that comes out in July) for free! I hit a point the other
An older gentleman I’ve know for 20 years passed away last week. It surprised me because I wasn’t aware of the health problems he had been experiencing. My husband, son and I made the 6 hour drive to attend his memorial service and express our support for his precious family.
My husband recently refinished an old commode cabinet for me. He sanded it down, had the drawers fixed and stabilized, put in a new bottom, then painted it and added new hardware. It now sits in my newly re-decorated front room, adding personality, charm and color. As a bonus it
What a morning and l’ve only been up a couple of hours! let me explain…. l. Today is Superbowl Sunday. I don’t care. Football is not my thing and I woke up bemoaning all the hoopla that surrounds this day. My hubby and I have plans to go over to
The other night I ran into the local mall to pick something up. I had gotten what I needed and was hurrying back to my car when I saw her. She was holding fast to her mother’s hand, tugging with all the enthusiasm her tiny little body could exhibit. “Let’s
Yesterday was a play day. My little buddy Bobby came over. Bobby is 2, with a quick smile that lights up his face, tons of energy, and an easy-going attitude. When Bobby comes to my house, he makes soup. Soup is evidently a very difficult thing to create. It takes
Have you ever listened to a song, and it just resonates somehow with you? I’ve recently become enamored with a song by Steven Curtis Chapman from his latest project, Glorious Unfolding. I am partially drawn to this song because it tells a story and I’m a “story girl.” The music
I am addicted to Ugly Betty. Yes, I admitted that. It’s true. Several years ago, I watched the whole series, episode after episode. I’m repeating my Ugly habit. I identify with Betty. No, I don’t have braces and I don’t ever wear a poncho. I can’t make empanadas, and I