This is the harshest January I remember. It’s beyond cold outside. The ground is covered in snow. Navigating the streets is not easy. More harsh weather is forecasted. Like the outdoor elements, I am cold myself. Figuratively freezing inside, like a brisk wind is blowing through my mind. Frazzled, feeling like something fragile that’s … More brisk
Tonight I find myself alone. Not necessarily by choice, but by circumstance. But I’m choosing not to complain. I’m instead deciding to utilize the time in doing things I enjoy. Yesterday I bought a canvas with the intent of creating a wall hanging for my bathroom. There’s a piece of wall up there that I’ve … More a blank canvas
TGIF and all that jazz. ♪♫♪♫♪♫ There’s one week to go in January. Pardon me if you like it, but January is my least favorite month and this particular January could actually be might least favorite month EVER. Let me rephrase that….. January 2014 is my least favorite month ever, so far. And, when someone … More Flapjack Friday Faves [01.24]
Happy Friday. It’s already the 10th of January! We are 1/3 done with the coldest month. I suppose that’s good news for those of us who don’t like the whole Polar Vortex deal, of which I’m one. I feel this has been a week of odd news. Click on the links below if you’re interested: … More Flapjack Friday Faves [01.10]
There is a function on our family television that offers a selection of music videos. Because I’m technologically deprived, I will not expound on the details. All I know is my husband and kids tune in and find musicians and groups they like. Sometimes we all sit in the living room and take turns [sort … More happy with myself{?}
Our family has moved quite a few times. San Diego to Wilmore, Kentucky. Huntsville, Alabama back to Kentucky. Memphis to West Virginia to Texas. Eventually back to Kentucky for the third time. This month marks ten years since we relocated again to the bluegrass state. Before that move, we had never been anywhere longer than … More doesn’t happen overnight
My friend Jack posted a link to a list on Facebook. The list is Brianna Wiest’s creation and I think it’s quite good: 24 rules for being a human being in 2014 At first glance, the rules seems fairly easy to follow. Yet when I really concentrate and consider most of them, falling back on … More rules are made to be followed
It’s a woman’s prerogative to change her mind. My self proclaimed word for 2014 is peace. Yet this morning, I changed my mind and decided to ditch peace for another word. PEACE Don’t get me wrong. I’m all for peace. Really. And I still plan to focus on making my life a peaceful existence. But … More oh my {word}!
Happy last Friday of 2013! I’ve decided to dedicate this entry to the {update}. I think most of us receive them this time of year. The family update letters from people we’ve known through the years. Some are relatives. Some are friends we met when we lived in other states. Some are people we see … More Flapjack Friday Faves [12.27]
Happy Friday. Happy Holidays. Merry Christmas. Feliz Navidad. And so on. I considered making one of those “best of” lists for today’s entry. You know…..my favorite books of 2013. My favorite music of 2013. Etc. But, I considered that you might not truly care and most likely have your own favorites. Plus, since I’ve shared … More Flapjack Friday Faves [12.20]
Upon a Sunny Day 