If anyone ever tells you that moving to a rural area will be relaxing, I encourage you to look them in the eye and tell them that they do not know what they are talking about. Seriously, they have no idea. Life is so full in the country, that there aren’t enough hours in the …
I made the choice to stay away from long writing projects over the Memorial Day weekend so I could focus on time with my hubby and doing things around here that needed to be done. We spent the weekend thinking about the veterans who gave their all for us, so that we could be free. …
Celebrating an Obscure Good Luck Ritual – Putting a Pillow on Your Fridge! Read More »
Today I am celebrating Friday, the beginning of a long weekend, and freedom of speech. What? Where did that come from? Well, I’ll tell you. Like anyone could stop me, right? On Wednesday a convict escaped custody in our local area. Was this in the news? No, it wasn’t. How do I know about it? …
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My daughter and I were having a conversation yesterday about aromas and which ones bring up happy feelings of contentment, joy, anticipation, excitement, etc. What a wonderful thing our sense of smell is, isn’t it? One of her favorites is freshly mowed grass after a rain, and I have to agree, not much compares with …
Is There a Special or Favorite Aroma that Makes You Feel Happy? Read More »
Do you ever wonder about what people will someday say about you and the impact you may have had on their lives? Not many of us really get the opportunity to find out, since by the time folks are talking about us it is often for our funeral/memorial service. My mother commented some time ago …
How Many Ripples in the Pond of Life Will You Leave Behind? Read More »
We should not need a designated holiday to honor the women who nurtured and raised us to be the people we are today. Every single day of our lives, especially once we are adults and realize the sacrifices our Moms made for us, should give us the opportunity to tell them how special they are …
Good Morning and a Happy Thursday everyone! I hope your week has been a really good one so far! Mine has had ups and downs, as every week will, including a persistent headache at the start of the week, which has thankfully gone away. Beyond that, I’ve had this blog on my mind. When …
Yesterday I was working away at my desk, looked up at the clock and BAM! It was already 11:30! I love it when a work day flies by like that! Before I knew it, it was time to go home, and I’m sure that’s the favorite time of day for many of us who have …
It is always difficult to go back to work on Monday after a weekend away, isn’t it? We love camping, and our quick little trips in the RV give us a couple of days to just relax, enjoy delicious meals by the campfire, all cooked in the great outdoors, and spend some time in nature. …
Weekends are wonderful always, even when they are filled with chores and projects, but they are EXTRA wonderful when we go camping and I can sit in our campsite by the fire, sipping at a delicious beverage while I talk to you. Some people desire elaborate, fancy vacations to exotic places, but me? I’m more …
Camping and Celebrating – a Natural Combination! Read More »