"There is something in this world that every individual can do. God has created all of us with something unique to contribute." ~ Linus Pauling As an all-or-nothing, go-BIG-or-go-home personality who HATES to start anything she cannot finish in the same sitting . . . . I am learning that letting my creativity flow does… Continue reading Creating Doesn’t Have To Be Big
Month: February 2020
I’m Bored
'There's nothing to do." "What am I supposed to do NOW?" "That's no fun, that's boring!" All these things (and more) were said to me when my son got his electronics privileges taken away. Cell phone. Nintendo Switch. Gameboy. Access to my laptop. Television. For over an hour, there was whining and wheedling and crying… Continue reading I’m Bored
Carnitas Soft Tacos
"There should be an app like 'Pokemon Go' but instead of Pokemons, you find tacos. Real ones. That you can eat." ~ Unknown I am not particularly a fan of pork, but my daughter LOVES carnitas. Far be it from me to fail to make one of her favorite dishes on occasion. When cooked in… Continue reading Carnitas Soft Tacos
Masquerade
"Being natural is incredibly empowering for women because it's just who you are. You're embracing all the beautiful things about you from your head to your toes. Because when you mask so much of your natural beauty, people don't get to see that." ~ Rozondo Thomas We've heard about "body shaming" - that phenomena that… Continue reading Masquerade
Directionally Challenged
"Blessed is she who saves furniture from dumpsters, for she shall embarrass her husband and children but have AMAZING projects." ~ Unknown This desk did not come from a dumpster. It was actually given to me by a friend almost 20 years ago -- oh my gosh, has it been that long?!?!?! For most of… Continue reading Directionally Challenged
So Much To Do, So Little Time
"Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four hour days." ~ Zig Ziglar If I had a penny for every time I've been told, "I don't know how you get so much done!" -- I'd be a very rich woman! It's really not rocket science, it's just planning. One… Continue reading So Much To Do, So Little Time
Sewing Lessons
"There is no end to education. It is not that you read a book, pass an examination, and finish with education. The whole of life, from the moment you are born until the moment you die, is a process of learning." ~ Jiddu Krishnamurti I don't know everything and I'll be the first to admit… Continue reading Sewing Lessons
Sleeping Peacefully
"The best bed one can sleep on, is peace." ~ Unknown Last night we had severe weather. The kind that spawns tornado watches and warnings, severe thunderstorms, and flash floods. I had the weather alerts on my phone from the county EMA. I was aware of the potential for damage. We went to bed. This… Continue reading Sleeping Peacefully
