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  • Surgery Time

    It is time. Tomorrow is surgery day for my husband. He is ready and calm. I am trying to be. This time of year is a trigger for me all on its own. So the thought of him going into… Continue reading

    Surgery Time
  • Painting

    I like to think I’m creative, but am usually proved wrong the moment I start a creative project. Except when it comes to painting. I absolutely love to paint. It is a bit of an outlet for me, and besides… Continue reading

    Painting
  • Birthday Dinners

    We have a tradition in our house – the birthday person gets to choose what the family is having for dinner on their birthday. Whatever it is, within reason, is made. It gives the birthday person a chance to feel… Continue reading

    Birthday Dinners
  • Journaling

    When I was younger, I journaled quite a bit. It was a way to get out all the feelings I had about how I was treated by my dad, and for that matter, by the rest of my family. It… Continue reading

    Journaling
  • What Is a Girl To Do?

    Monday, I went to lunch with a friend. We went to the same place we usually go. I had the same meal I usually have when I’m there. Nothing out of the ordinary happened. We had great conversation, made plans… Continue reading

    What Is a Girl To Do?
  • Family Game Days

    I really am the most happy when we are having a family game day. Especially when it is one of the kids who suggests it. We had one a couple of weekends ago. It was cold and snowy and my… Continue reading

    Family Game Days
  • I make them smile

    I sincerely hope that when people talk about me, they mention the ways I have made them smile. That there are many ways I have made them smile, but mostly my kindness. I try to remember that everyone is going… Continue reading

    I make them smile
  • Gift Giving

    Gift giving is one of my love languages. It makes me so happy to make others smile. Especially giving gifts to people who don’t expect gifts from me. The term love language refers to the way that a person prefers… Continue reading

    Gift Giving
  • Most Anticipated Romance Book Release of December 2023

    If you look at Goodreads, you’ll find an extensive list of anticipated romance book releases for December 2023. At the time of writing, the number one on the list is Sable Peak (The Edens #6) by Devney Perry. It is… Continue reading

    Most Anticipated Romance Book Release of December 2023
  • Vienna, Austria

    Fifth-grade assignment about Australia. Except, my smart self signed up to do the report about Austria instead. Go me! I write an entire report on Australia. All the imports and exports, the climate, the animals, really everything a 10 year-old… Continue reading

    Vienna, Austria