The white stuff is piling up and the wind is blowing cold. I’m wiping Della off with each trip she ventures into the outdoors. She must jump through the snow to travel anywhere and so she brings in enough snow with her to form a good-sized snowball. The boots are piled up by the back door and we inevitably get our socks … Continue reading
Wait… don’t hit publish! ~ Five Minute Friday
(Edit: After publishing this blog, I noticed I forgot a title so it’s an add-on. With no over–thinking, I typed what was first in my head… “Wait!… don’t hit publish!” It’s goin’ be a Happy Friday!) Wow, this week has been a quick one. Here we are again with Kate and the gang for Five Minute … Continue reading
I’m finally getting this texting thing down
I have moved into the smart phone era. I know, I’m way behind. My old cell phone was TERRIBLE as a texting phone. I don’t even want to get into how I seriously despised that phone and that plan. However, now with this new smart phone. I have got this whole texting thing down and I love … Continue reading
Monday is here whether I’m ready or not
On some Mondays, I would really love one more day of the weekend. One more day to catch up on life. One more day to relax and regroup before another week of work and school hits again. But whether I’m ready or not… Monday still comes. The work week begins whether I’m ready for it … Continue reading
Word for the Weekend ~ HOPE
Good morning friends, I’ve been thinking about how I can send a little bit of encouragement to your hearts in just a few words. So today, we are going to feature a simple Word for the Weekend. I pray it brings hope to you as you rest and recoup before another work week begins. The Word for this Weekend is: … Continue reading
A send-off for another semester ~ #fmfparty
It’s Five Minute Friday with Kate and the gang! This is when we all link up and write on the same word prompt for 5 minutes — no over thinking, editing or stress — just free-write. Our word prompt today: SEND GO This week we sent our daughter off for another semester…and for those wondering, it wasn’t as … Continue reading
Taking a risk with what’s in our hand
I was sitting with my in-laws around my own kitchen table when it hit me. I’m afraid to fail. It was a simple game of Rook — the game my husband was raised on. His family has played this game for decades. I only married into this ongoing game and I really only play when … Continue reading
Tripping Over Typeset 