I had another post planned that was funny and irreverent but perhaps next week… We have a friend who is just pure joy. She always has a smile on her face and exudes happiness. The last couple of years have brought some health issues that limited her diet but she just made the best of […]
The Picture Behind a Picture and the Story Behind the Person
February 11, 2026 by
I have been told everyone has a story. I believe that. I also believe that in most homes there are several photos behind the current one in the same frame. It is the oldest Mom hack in the world to save time, money and space. Occasionally I was surprised by what I found behind my […]
His words mattered
November 4, 2025 by
His words mattered to my 14 year old gawky adolescent self. I knew they weren’t exactly true but coming from him I knew it was more about the essence of who I was and still am as a person. I spent alot of time with my grandparents at their farm in Michigan. Most summers in […]
Sometimes you let your heart lead the way
September 15, 2025 by
I was sitting out on the little deck off my office enjoying the sunshine and also trying to stay awake. For whatever reason I was drowsy. Our neighbor was out walking his dog and I realized I hadn’t seen his wife in awhile. They are a lovely couple, around 80 yrs old who are just […]
I met Her for Coffee in my Dreams
July 22, 2025 by
I met her for coffee in my dreams long before I nestled into a place in her heart and she in mine. I met her for coffee when she was young, full of the excitement of all life’s possibilities and adventures that were there for her. I met her because her letters to a certain […]
Discovering Memories Amidst a Mess
June 17, 2025 by
What was once an arduous task has become a treasure hunt of the best kind. I’m talking about cleaning out my parents house. The one they lived in for 50 years and it was stuffed with so many items. While I wouldn’t wish this task on anyone, we got it done ( I still marvel […]
Decorating in Style and Love with “Old Attic and Early Relative”
February 25, 2025 by
My parents had the same kitchen table for the better part of 62 years, maybe longer. It was not bought at a fancy furniture store. It was discovered in my grandparents garage underneath some old paint cans. Paul and I often joke that our first house, which was actually Navy base housing in Corpus Christi, […]
All this time and I never made the connection! Or did I?
November 19, 2024 by
I was recently scrolling through social media as one does and ran across a random video. For whatever reason I started watching it. It was a gentleman I sort of recognized but I’m still not sure who he is and he was answering questions from a group of young adults. He had trouble answering the […]
When Love Looks Like a Whistle
September 9, 2024 by
The love between two people is often portrayed in grand gestures. Diamonds, roses, trips, big amazing things. All of that is great and I am sure intended to show love in a big way. During our marriage we have endured long Navy Deployments, survived three toddlers and then three teenagers, all the angst of parenthood […]
The Mondayest of Mondays
August 19, 2024 by
Aww yes, Monday has rolled around as it does it every week. I actually like Mondays. It is a fresh start to a new week, to new possibilities. Not this Monday. My hubby woke me up with a tenseness in his voice and the startling phrase “I have bad news, really bad news”! Of course, […]