Gratitude, Nature, Quotes

Timeout Tuesday

Monday is over (though in truth, I've never minded Monday's), and it's time to take a breather before beginning your Tuesday. Happy Tuesday my friends! 🙂 “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” — Albert Camus

Family, Gratitude, Quotes, Writing

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

The Week's Top Three: 3.)  Completing the first draft of my book Shear Madness, which I began in Camp Nano this past July, and beginning to loosely plan the second in the series, Brush with Death, for NaNoWriMo next month. 2.)  That first sweet, juicy, crunchy bite of a Honeycrisp apple on a fall day. Mmmmmm...they are the best!… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Faith and Spirituality, Gratitude, Quotes

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

The week's top three: 3.)  When I click on the Publish button to publish a blog post and that beautiful pop-up appears that says "No writing errors were found." Simple joy! 🙂 2.)  The beauty of color - purple ink on white paper, the brilliant pinks, reds and oranges of a sunrise, the bright blue… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Faith and Spirituality, Family, Gratitude, Quotes

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

The top of my gratitude list for this past week: 3.)  The smell and feel of the cool fall air and the fresh beauty of an autumn thunderstorm. 2.)  Triple chocolate chunk and pumpkin spice ice cream - not together. 🙂 Yum! 1.)  One-on-one time with my adult sons. Priceless! What tops your list? “One of the main… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Faith and Spirituality, Family, Gratitude, Quotes, Writing

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

My Top Three For the Week: 3.)  Watching the movie Jane Austen's Bookclub - again. I never tire of that movie. Or You've Got Mail. If you haven't seen them, you won't regret taking the time to do so. 2.)  Finding a quote that I needed to read exactly when I read it. Allow me to share it… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Faith and Spirituality, Gratitude, Nature

Timeout Tuesday

Slowly breathe in the fragrance of nature, and experience the peace and tranquility of God's blessings.   “The earth has music for those who listen.”  - George Santayana

Fun, Gratitude, Nature

The Beast

While I was running yesterday morning, I realized how much of life is lived mindlessly while we wait for whatever it is we happen to be waiting for. (Click here to read post.) Today while I was running, I realized where that thought came from. I had a moment where I thought I was going… Continue reading The Beast

Faith and Spirituality, Family, Gratitude

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Top of My List for the Week: 3.)  Getting a letter in the mail from Mamounata, one of my sponsor children from Burkina Faso. She has such a passion for learning, for Jesus, and is so filled with gratitude. She inspires me. 2.)  Seeing my son and granddaughter come through the front door, he with that… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Gratitude, Quotes

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

My top three for the week: 3.)  Coffee! Something so simple and so ordinary, yet makes me so happy. 🙂 2.)  Painting with my husband the room my son just vacated to move to his own apartment--talking, laughing, and connecting. We make a darn good team! 1.)  Renewed appreciation for life, and the people in my life,… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Family, Gratitude

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

My Top Three for the Week: 3.)  The joy and peace that comes from the "normalcy" of routine after realizing it's been so long without it. It's like finding my security blanket after losing it for a while. 2.)  My small personal sized scent diffuser on my desk at work misting the exhilarating scent of Inspiration from Young… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday