Not really, well sort of. My former laptop took a nose dive and eventually the hard drive failed, but thankfully after my data had been salvaged. Then, another few days to transfer data as it was before. Getting a new computer is only as good as how much one can transfer and how much you... Continue Reading →
Words Matter, Now More Than Ever #WordsMatter
Sunday evening I had the distinct pleasure to listen to John Pavlotivz at the Riverside Hotel thanks to the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights here in Boise. Rather than write about this experience, I want to share my notes: We are here to amplify voices Words do matter Be a different voice in a Christian... Continue Reading →
Going On A Road Trip, Again #DreamRoadTrip
Ah, the spring season is waning and the summer season is waxing us with warmer temperatures. Now what? Well for starters, I am looking at a new rig. Time for a new vehicle, time for a change, time for an upgrade. Probably going to be an entire new color I have never owned. So much... Continue Reading →
When What Matters No Longer Matters, The Tide Turns #BeBetter
After my breast cancer diagnosis 22+ years ago, I quickly learned what mattered to me prior in life was no longer important. And, what was not important took the front seat in being important. Let me give you an example. People rarely spell my name the way I do. Instead of Laurie, I get Lori,... Continue Reading →
I Have Hope for America Now #AmericaDeservesBetter
What a weekend we just had in America! What turbulent times we are living in this country every day. Every week we are watching history before our very eyes. Let’s focus on the good for a change, shall we? Students of all ages are speaking out for gun sense laws, marching for a change in... Continue Reading →
Do Something, Damnit! #MarchForOurLives2018
Who would have ever guessed it would take an entirely new, purposeful generation to finally make change in America when it comes to gun violence. Who would have dreamed that the very survivors of the latest mass murder in a school setting would just say no, no more. Enough is enough! Who would have thought... Continue Reading →
This Thing Called Life Works Many Ways #BeTheChange
I took a break last Monday from my weekly blog post, mostly because I was still in Lalaland after a wonderful long weekend in San Francisco. The weather was glorious, the sights fantastic, the restaurant stops a foodie’s dream. I like to people watch wherever I go, and what struck me deeply about this city... Continue Reading →
It’s About Hashtags #WhatWouldItTake
I have a confession to make. Sometimes I check what is trending on Twitter for laughs. Seriously, you should try it sometime! Sunday night was #ItWouldTakeAlotForMe has hilarious. #ItWouldTakeAlotForMe To give you that last slice of pizza Sub that last word for other food groups Chocolate Mexican food Cheese Shrimp You get the picture, and... Continue Reading →
My Love Affair with #BoiseIdaho
Home Sweet Home. My tiny house in Garden City, a town that is surrounded by Boise. After being gone for a week back East, coming home was pure joy. It always is wonderful to arrive home, to be back again. Today it sank in even more as to that reason. The reason I chose Boise... Continue Reading →
Stepping In To the Sunlight #MeToo
At the end of the day last night, I settled in a comfy corner of the couch to catch up on the world. My corner became more and more uncomfortable once I read the Me Too posts on social media from friends, from women across the world. I feel that rather than coming out of... Continue Reading →