When Things Are Not Always As They Reasonably Seem…
So here's a bright spot of news from our household: we're fostering a litter of kittens! Continue reading →
View ArticleLetter to Bonnie…
There's a helplessness that we often feel when a loved one is dangerously sick. Helpless to do anything about an unseen enemy. Helpless to protect the people we love from the pain they are going...
View ArticleFavorite Thanksgiving Dishes…
John and I both love to cook. While we've always had the traditional turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing and gravy, we've also developed some of our own traditions for a special holiday dinner. Continue...
View ArticleFriends From Adversity…
I remember the 5 of our kids (hers and mine) crowded around our Little Tikes table. I was babysitting her kids that day and fed them Mac n' Cheese with onions. It was how my mom made the dish when I...
View ArticleDelegating…
For 6.5 of 8.5 months, there was nothing but crisis and emergency in my life with John's diagnosis of glioblastoma. Brain surgeries, stroke, seizures, radiation, chemo(s). Continue reading →
View ArticlePenny-Wise Porterhouse Steak…
I really enjoy going through old patterns and old recipes. Every time I stop by a yard sale or such, I'm usually looking for old stuff people don't value any more, like their grandmother's recipe box,...
View ArticleLove Your Life To The Fullest…
This is a variation of a piece I first penned in 2009. I find renewed meaning in it, and a good reminder for today. "Love your Life to the Fullest. For to truly Live, you must Love..." Continue reading →
View ArticlePie Heals All…
What is it about this time of year? It's almost a guarantee that you will fight some kind of infection if you interact with people at all. I can go all summer just fine, but the instant school starts,...
View ArticleGratitude…
Thank you God for my friends and family. Thank you for showing me amazing good in so many people. Thank you for so many human angels who’ve reached out and helped us even when we didn’t know them....
View ArticleDogs Teach You Love – Cats Teach You Manners…
It's no mistake that dogs are great teachers when it comes to unconditional love. Continue reading →
View ArticleNovember is coming to an end…
November is coming to an end this next week, as will NaBloPoMo. NaBloPoMo has been a different animal for me this year. Continue reading →
View ArticleWorcestershire and vanilla do not taste alike…
Appearances aren't everything... I'm just sayin', my cinnamon hot cocoa never stood a chance. Continue reading →
View ArticleOctopi Crochet…
Did you see the article about crochet octopi for preemies? Seems the soft structures with curly arms are perfect for little hands to hang on to. I checked in with some friends of mine who are...
View ArticlePhone Slaves…
Remember growing up with the old corded phones? The ones that were perfectly shaped to wedge between your shoulder and your ear? Continue reading →
View ArticleWhy We Pray For Others…
Napoleon Hill, widely regarded as one of America's most successful (and most spiritual) business leaders, believed that a negative state of mind could undo the power of prayer. Continue reading →
View ArticleThe Shelf Is Not The Place…
Shelves are for decoration or storage, not for Living. Continue reading →
View ArticleGlioblastoma Updates…
May is Brain Cancer Awareness Month - I just want to say that I am truly grateful for everyone who checks in on John and I. Things have not been so great lately. And I've been really struggling this...
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