We have been experiencing the ups and downs of Idaho weather with complaints of how crazy it has been. Crazy? Not hardly! Back to the weather. I wrote about weather in my last blog post. But on my morning hike today, I thought of something else. I don’t mind grey skies, cloudy days, downpours. Even... Continue Reading →
Don’t Be a Negative Nerd #SmileDamnit
I think a great deal of Americans and other nations have been in a funk for awhile now. We are tired of COVID, negative politics, nasty comments on social media, rude vehicle drivers. Let’s face it, things don’t seem to be going our way. Maybe things used to go your way, but you have to... Continue Reading →
Taking an Adult Time Out For the Rest of the Summer #Chillaxing
I have been a stress case lately. All sorts of reasons. The real estate market is amped up and whipped into a daily frenzy. My cardiologist is putting me through the ringer with tests that are difficult to dismiss. I have such full days I cannot find time to clean my own home or do... Continue Reading →
I Thought I Wasn’t Feeling the #Christmas Spirit #HolidayChaos
I’m trying to get into the Christmas cheer thing this year. For some reason, I am just not feeling it. Don’t get me wrong, I have put deliberate thought in to what I am giving to friends, to my guy, to my family. But this year only a few decorations have been put out, the... Continue Reading →
Taking a Much Needed Break #SpringBreak
Taking the week off because my sister is visiting. My extra living room underneath my covered patio is cleaned up, all set up with my couch and chair, dining table in the corner. My summer goal will be to enjoy the colors of the sun setting, listen to the breezes gently swing by, music from the... Continue Reading →
Dear Marianne, my sister friend #nobetterfriendthanyou
Dear Marianne, It's time I send you a letter that you can save in your pocket. This pocket is for those sayings we laugh at and yet know ring true. This pocket holds generations of anecdotes from women before us, women that have stood alongside us, and even women we have not yet met. This... Continue Reading →
Grief Wears Many Hats in Life #ItComesInWaves
They saw grief comes in waves, and for me it appears to be a tidal wave. However, I have a sturdy life jacket called joy that helps me face the challenges before me. My dear, sweet companion and best friend ever, my dog Zeke, has been diagnosed with severe congestive heart failure. It seems just... Continue Reading →
I Ask You: What Gives You Joy? #SimpleThings
I kid you not, this is my fourth draft for my blog post today. I often write over the weekend, and refine my piece Sunday night or Monday morning. I went back to the three other attempts and realized the frantic pace I had last week affected my mood. So, that got me to thinking:... Continue Reading →
Stains on Clothes are Memories
How does it happen anyway? Every single time I wear a light color, I inevitably spill something, That something is usually salsa, coffee or salad dressing, the three major sources of stains on my clothes. I used to get a bit irritated when this happened. Rats! Another blouse or shirt ruined! Until one fine day,... Continue Reading →