Family, Fun, Writing

Camping and Writing

It's Sunday, April 1st, as I write this. I saw (or at least noticed) my first Robin today. Watched a squirrel busily building his home. And got all settled into my virtual cabin with my awesome cabin mates at Camp NaNo. It's off to the races. Additional family plans have been added to my calendar… Continue reading Camping and Writing

Gratitude, Quotes, Writing

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

            My Top Three for the Week: 3.)  The joy of going on a weekend getaway for my wedding anniversary. It's been an amazing eleven years married to the most amazing man and my best friend! 2.)  The soothing feeling from listening to the beautiful music of David Nevue. Here… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Family, Gratitude, Quotes, Writing

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

My top three for the week: 3.)  Watching my 22-year-old son play in a soccer tournament. I love to watch him play. His speed, skill  and agility are delightful to watch and I'm so proud of him. 2.)  Opening the door one evening to find my 25-year-old son and my 16-month-old granddaughter standing there, both… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Gratitude, Quotes

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

My top three for this week: 3.)  A beautiful long bike ride filled with conversation with God and abundant blessings. 2.)  My dad telling me on the phone how much he's enjoying my novel and how proud he is of me. (Do we ever outgrow the need for and joy of our parents' approval?) 1.)  A youtube video… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Family, Fun, Gratitude, Quotes, Writing

Healing Words

Today, July 8th, marks eight days of celebrating life, and each day hereafter, yet another. A year ago, I posted a blog entry on life circumstances that have made July a very difficult month to get through. I had mentioned how each year I would find myself holding my breath just waiting for July to end,… Continue reading Healing Words

Family, Fun, Gratitude

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

With such a big week, it's difficult to narrow it down to three, as blessings flowed--and keep flowing--abundantly. However, keeping consistent with my Friday posts, my top three for the week: 3.) The amazing freedoms in our country, none that have come without a steep price by dedicated and loyal military men and women, that give… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Faith and Spirituality, Fun, Gratitude, Writing

A Glorious Sunday Drive

 On my bike. As strange as this may sound, there's nothing more relaxing to me than a long bike ride on a beautiful Sunday morning. Of course by the time the 30-mile ride is done, there's nothing more relaxing than being back home, showered, with a bowl of popcorn and an A&W 10. 🙂 The… Continue reading A Glorious Sunday Drive