There are a lot of things about me that COULD define me: Mother. Daughter. Sister. Nurse. Firefighter. Hazmat Technician. Teacher. Instructor. Girlfriend. Wife. Planner. Divorcee. Lover. Cook. Chauffeur. Speaker. Renovator. Builder. Gardener. Typist extraordinaire. Blogger. Runner. Swimmer. Weightlifter. Biker. Piano player. Comedienne. Competitive. Encourager. Prayer warrior. Dreamer. Entrepreneur. Seamstress. SME. Reader. Plant magic user (aka … Continue reading Pushing thru
Grief in Vivid Technicolor
"Real people with real grief simply find a path moving forward and choose to walk it one step at a time." ~ Jessica Allen Every year, it's the same. I keep hoping that it will be different -- not as vivid, not as clear, maybe even non-existent. It's not. For many years, the depression would … Continue reading Grief in Vivid Technicolor
Orange Chicken
"Chinese food tries to engage the mind, not just the palate. To provoke the intellect." ~ Nicole Mones Oh my gosh! Would you look at THAT!! I remembered to take a picture before we ate it all - (insert proud sigh of satisfaction *here*) If you haven't figured it out by now, and you've read … Continue reading Orange Chicken
I hope you dance . . .
"You don't feel bad when you're dancing. You can't feel unhappy; it's impossible. It's such a natural way to release endorphins." ~ Caroline Flack Photo by Josh Willink on Pexels.com When I was growing up, dancing was frowned upon. We could watch the Lawrence Welk show where Bobby and Cissy performed. My sister and I … Continue reading I hope you dance . . .
And I Smile
"If you're reading this... Congratulations, you're alive. If that's not something to smile about, then I don't know what is." ~ Chad Sugg Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com Clothespins? yeah . . . clothespins. they make me smile My home - makes me smile. Driving past it, pulling into the driveway. Walking into it. … Continue reading And I Smile
Thru the Garden Gate
"Image your mind like a garden and your thoughts are the seeds. You get to choose what seeds you plant in it. You can plant seeds of positivity, love and abundance. Or you can plant seeds of negativity, fear and lack. You can also spend time trying to take care of everyone else's garden, or … Continue reading Thru the Garden Gate
What Will People Think
"Not caring what other people think is the best choice you will ever make." ~ Unknown Photo by Lara Santos on Pexels.com When I was growing up, before I did anything that my mother considered risky, I was warned, "What will people think?" Not that she mattered much what people thought about me. She generally … Continue reading What Will People Think
Stop Spinning
"If there's not enough of you to go around it's because your ass is carrying stuff that's not yours to carry. Delegate, let go, walk away. Make room for the things your soul was built to handle. ~ Brooke Hampton Photo by Artem Beliaikin on Pexels.com Life is too short and there are too many … Continue reading Stop Spinning
Trust
"Know yourself, love yourself, trust yourself, learn to spend time in your own company and listen to your innermost self." ~ Etta Sawyer Photo by Louis on Pexels.com It's vitally important to know who you are: your beliefsyour moralsyour ideasyour integrityyour goalsyour dreams and it's important to know WHY you hold those as yours. I … Continue reading Trust
Divisiveness
"The world is getting too small for both an Us and a Them. Us and Them have become codependent, intertwined, fixed to one another. We have no separate fates, but are bound together in one. And our fear of one another is the only thing capable of our undoing." ~ Sam KillermanEmphasis mine Photo by … Continue reading Divisiveness
The Road Back Home 