Paving the Path to Happiness

If you checked in with me last week, you’ll know I was pretty happy about buying a Happiness Journal. Inside it has 300 suggestions for things to do and write about. Yesterday, I spent some time taking a closer look. Write various positive affirmations, compliments you’ve received, and quotes you love on little pieces of … Continue reading Paving the Path to Happiness →

Summer of My Childhood – A Five Senses Profile

I was recently introduced to the concept of a Fives Senses Profile. Happiness guru, Gretchen Rubin, describes this in her recent book – Life in Five Senses. She taps into each of her five senses to describe a person, event, place, or whatever. I was, of course, touched by the one that she wrote to … Continue reading Summer of My Childhood – A Five Senses Profile →

Tale of a Twister

Earlier this week, Alexa alerted me that the National Weather Service had issued a tornado watch for my area. It was to be in effect until 3:00am. As I was getting ready for bed, I paused to wonder if I should be concerned that it could develop into a tornado warning while I was sawing … Continue reading Tale of a Twister →

The Dog Blog

I fell down the social media rabbit hole this week, checking on a few formerly known associates, or as some people call it “Facebook stalking.” No harm, no foul. Just checking on some people that I used to know, and fell out of touch with for one reason or another. My internet travels brought me … Continue reading The Dog Blog →

Mom – We’re Glad You’re Here

I followed the Facebook crowd this week and changed my profile picture to one that includes my mom. I’ll be missing her tomorrow, although in my mind I always try to change the phrase ‘missing my mom’ to ‘thinking of Mom.' Because I do think of her, every single day. She continues to be part … Continue reading Mom – We’re Glad You’re Here →

On Top of Spaghetti

I love Saturday mornings when I can just sit in my favorite comfy chair taking my time to wake up, drinking my coffee, and thinking about the weekend ahead. Do I want to be productive and get things done, or spend my days doing ‘nothing’ and resting up for next week? This morning, with my … Continue reading On Top of Spaghetti →

Max and Sue’s Eggs-Cellent Adventure

For several years I’ve been amused at the Facebook posts made by a friend in the spring as Easter approaches. As her son gets older, she laments the day that he will no longer want to color eggs with her. She shares that she has threatened many times to show up at his dorm or … Continue reading Max and Sue’s Eggs-Cellent Adventure →

To Cruise or Not To Cruise

This week, my brother sent a web link to our three siblings and me via our text message group. It directed us to an article titled 10 Types of People Who Should Never Take a Cruise Vacation. Both of my sisters responded immediately – NO THANKS! One of them went on to say that she … Continue reading To Cruise or Not To Cruise →

My Millennial Turns 30

My millennial turned 30 this week. That shouldn’t come as a surprise to me since he just spent an entire year as a 29-year-old. It has given me plenty of time to reflect. As an expectant mother, I was very nervous about taking care of a tiny newborn with a wobbly neck. Before he was … Continue reading My Millennial Turns 30 →

Zooming with My Sibs

During the early months of 2020, as much of the world went into COVID shut down, our family - like many others - cancelled group birthday celebrations, family visits, and extended family holiday gatherings. We replaced these gatherings with a weekly Zoom call, connecting with each other over the internet via video chat. Over time … Continue reading Zooming with My Sibs →