Blogging from my heart in Boise, Idaho
Gawl, all weekend my sister & brother and I sent group text messages to our brother in Fort Myers, Florida. He and his wife thought they could get out, but by the time they secured their workplaces, it was too late for flights or driving out. Then they chose to ride out the storm. Until... Continue Reading →
Okay, let’s face it, wildflowers are special. Is it me or has anyone else noticed the stunning masses of sunflowers in the Boise Foothills? I have been here 20 years, and right now every single trail I hike or jog is draped in yellow sunflowers! Did you even know they self-pollinate with the help of... Continue Reading →
I don’t even know where and how and when to start this blog post. I had to say a bittersweet goodbye to my sweet dog, Zeke, this weekend. I had him just short of six years but those six years were full of smiles and laughter and f-u-n. I heard about a breeder that was... Continue Reading →
Last week I wrote about a writing workshop I attended at Surel’s Place with the artist in residence, an author and writer, Jeff Metcalf. He gave us a writing assignment. Oh. My. Gosh. So, what did I do? Honestly, I put it on the back burner until today. I knew my topic and this past... Continue Reading →
I am going to be nostalgic today. What the heck. Merry Christmas. Oh, and Happy Holidays, too. Ever since childhood, Christmas was one heck of a holiday in the Barrera household. As kids, the trees always looked spectacular and they probably were. Our Mom would try all the trends. Green trees, white trees, silver trees.... Continue Reading →
Lately, at the end of the day I am wiped out. Keeping up with my real estate business, making sure my dog, Zeke, gets his two miles per day in. Oh, wait, maybe that’s for me, too! So, in rolls the holidays. Steady stream of holiday parties, meetings, events, and so forth. Living in Boise... Continue Reading →
If you live in the Treasure Valley, which is the metro area of Idaho’s capitol city of Boise, you have surely seen the unique and whimsical cards from Ladybug Press. I met the artist/owner at the Boise West Elm store, perhaps at the grand opening. I can’t remember except that when I asked if she... Continue Reading →
It’s somehow astonishing to think that this Fall it will be two years since Paul died. It took me almost a year to use the word “died†instead of “passingâ€. The first year I learned that he did not pass but that he died and it was all so very final. And at the same... Continue Reading →
Giving is second nature to me, thanks to my Mama. She frequently volunteered at church, either helping with events or knitting baby booties, lending neighbors a hand and best of all, despite a bit of sternness, always glowed with love every time she looked at us kids. She gave us her greatest gift, the gift... Continue Reading →
Social media is full of photos, celebrating a Mom on this day. Next month, it will be celebrating a Dad. For some of us whose parents are no longer here with us, these days are bittersweet. Ten years ago today, my siblings and I lost both our parents twenty days apart. But, you know what?... Continue Reading →
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