I love the sun and find that it really helps me maintain joy and peace. You know? Those long, grey winter mornings can get old real fast. But while I enjoy the sun, I also love rainy days. Rainy days, like the one we had last weekend, help me concentrate in a different way creatively. I am ... Read More about Productive, Rainy Days
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The Big Opportunity
"Your big opportunity may be right where you are now." Napoleon Hill ... Read More about The Big Opportunity
Looking Forward to the New Normal
Flashback to a year ago. I never thought I'd miss craft fairs because they were out of my comfort zone, but at the same time, I so enjoyed meeting all of you and hearing your stories. I know we'll get back to it at some point, and in the meantime I'm remembering Ecclesiastes 3:11: "He has made ... Read More about Looking Forward to the New Normal
The Freeing Power of Forgiveness
I've been thinking a lot about forgiveness. People misunderstand it sometimes. At least, I used to misunderstand it. I used to think that when I forgave I was letting someone "off the hook." But as I got older, I realized the freeing power of forgiveness and how much it lifts the burdens of anger ... Read More about The Freeing Power of Forgiveness
We’re a Lake Family
One way or another, we've always been a lake family. My grandma would be very upset with me for posting that pic! LOL! I loved that lady so much. The lake, any lake, all lakes, were always a part of our family in some way, and that lake blood is still in me. I adore time by the lake to ... Read More about We’re a Lake Family
My Little Bud
Everyone should have a little doggie like this in their lives. ❤️️🐶❤️️ ... Read More about My Little Bud
Flowers Are IT, Ya’ll
I love me some flowers. I can't really grow them. I stick to geraniums, like the ones you see above. But aren't they just the prettiest color? They're right outside my office window and I love seeing that red so much. Wowsa! The other day I was at a friend's house and her backyard is ... Read More about Flowers Are IT, Ya’ll
Never Give Up Your Dreams
A little flashback Friday photo. In the days before glasses (and bangs). At this age I wrote poems almost daily and painted often. It reminds me to honor our little girl (and boy!) selves. Was there something you wanted to do back then that you’re not doing now? ... Read More about Never Give Up Your Dreams
The Hard Times Have a Purpose
I've been putting my writing and art "out there," into the world online for over a decade now. And while I get lots of wonderful comments, I also get some "haters." Not just negative people, but people that attack me for my beliefs, my looks, my work... whatever they can find. It's never easy when ... Read More about The Hard Times Have a Purpose
Stuff Around Here Lately
Lately, we've been enjoying the warmer weather while still social distancing while keeping up with friends in the safest way possible and doing lots of painting and lounging and walking and praying... and all the things you do when you are limited but blessed. Because you can't really complain ... Read More about Stuff Around Here Lately
