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Giving Thanks 2022

November 24, 2022November 23, 2022 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"This is life, and I will not lie to you saying every day will be sunshine. But there will be sunshine again, and that's a very different thing to say. That is truth." ~ Brandon Sanderson Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com This Thanksgiving will be difficult. Not only is it a holiday where families … Continue reading Giving Thanks 2022

Au Naturel

November 14, 2022November 13, 2022 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"As a woman gathers more years, she becomes more bold, which is not the same as brave. Brave is jumping in. Bold is jumping in, led by angels. In age, we learn to know the difference, for certain. OLDER is BOLDER." ~ Clarissa Pinkola Estes Photo by Maressa Andrioli on Pexels.com For years, 21 of … Continue reading Au Naturel

The Desires of your Heart

November 12, 2022November 12, 2022 / KarenS. / 1 Comment

"Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart." ~ Psalm 37:4 Photo by Denniz Futalan on Pexels.com Faith . . . it can move mountains (or so they say). I've never personally tried it. I struggled for years, doubting myself, listening to others who doubted me as well … Continue reading The Desires of your Heart

Do the Things

November 8, 2022 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"Do what you love, love what you do, and with all your heart give yourself to it." ~ Roy Bennett Photo by Mak_ jp on Pexels.com I had a day off and I made the most of it! The weather was a balmy 78 degrees here in Alabama. Besides my regular routine of laundry on … Continue reading Do the Things

Bye Bye Felicia

October 20, 2022 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"There are better people in the world, do not let the worst do the worst to you, you deserve the best in life." ~ Michael Bassey Johnson Photo by Julia Khalimova on Pexels.com I have previously written about narcissists and the effect they have on relationships, on life within a household, and on the psyche … Continue reading Bye Bye Felicia

Put a Pretty Face on It

October 2, 2022 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"Smile though your heart is achingSmile even though it's breakingWhen there are clouds in the skyYou'll get byIf you smile through your fear and sorrowSmile and maybe tomorrowYou'll see the sun come shining through for you Light up your face with gladnessHide every trace of sadnessAlthough a tear may be ever so nearThat's the timeYou … Continue reading Put a Pretty Face on It

And Then . . . Everything Changed

September 18, 2022September 18, 2022 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"When something goes wrong in your life, just yell 'Plot Twist!' and move on." ~ Unknown Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Last time I wrote, we were enjoying a vacation at the beach - albeit with a rocky start, but still enjoyable. PLOT TWIST!!! For months my son has been complaining of abdominal pain - … Continue reading And Then . . . Everything Changed

Beach Break

August 11, 2022August 10, 2022 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"Give me coffee to change the things I can, and the beach to accept the things I can't." ~ Unknown Photo by Melanie Wupperman on Pexels.com As always, the best laid plans did not go as planned. What else is new. I spent days searching for just the right house -- large enough to hold … Continue reading Beach Break

Buffalo Ranch Chicken

July 28, 2022 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"I know I'm kind of a wuss when it comes to spicy foods." ~ Eve Torres Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Eve Torres is not the only gal who is a wuss when it comes to spicy foods. My IBS makes it a roll of the dice when I'm eating anything spicy as to whether … Continue reading Buffalo Ranch Chicken

Oh The Places You’ll Go

July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"I'm sorry to say so, but, sadly it's true that Bang-ups and Hang-ups can happen to you." ~ Dr. Seuss I'll be the first to tell you -- psychiatric nursing never appealed to me. Not one bit. Just . . . . UGH! Perhaps it was the instructor I had -- a lesbian who resembled … Continue reading Oh The Places You’ll Go

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I’m so thankful for my faith in the One who died for me. I come from a long line of faithful women — Jewish, Methodist, Catholic. Regardless the denomination, the faith in our risen Savior makes life what it is!!
When your 16-week old pup is upset that he can no longer curl up between your legs while you meditate because he’s just too big — should have named him Peter Pan, he doesn’t want to grow up.
When your 15 y/o daughter cooks dinner for the first time (with a little guidance) and knocks it out of the ballpark!!
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