Hey! Where did the hot weather go? Who cares — It’s cold and I like It. I am thankful for the breeze! The Cold is Kind To Middle-Aged Women I am hot-natured by default and I don’t glisten, I sweat. I now bust out in sweats more often so yes, I welcome the cold […]
Do you ever wish you understood the benefit in numbers when you were a child? I would have processed life events differently if I knew there were people who felt like I felt and experienced some of the same things I did, life would not have been so lonely. When you feel alone you […]
Shiloh is one of my naughties — that’s what I call my pit bull puppies (the naughties). I’ve known and nurtured him since he was a few days old. People usually gravitate to his brother, Marley. Marley is not as hyper as Shiloh. Plus, Marley naughtiness goes unnoticed because he does it more quietly than […]
My relationship with Jada, my poodle — my mini-me is probably not 100% healthy. My automatic reaction to her birthdays is sadness. I have to remind myself that is a great thing she’s celebrating another birthday. I would take her everywhere with me if I could. Jada is her own unique character and I […]
I am a naturalized geek. It’s just like my US citizenship — I was not born that way, but I am so thankful for them. To continue with the analogy, as I could never be president of the United States, I could never be president of the geek squad. Nevertheless, these three skills are […]
Stick-to-itiveness is something that is natural to me. There are times when I confuse my limitations with lacking follow-thru. My brain knows the difference but my heart is just catching on. Still, what my heart feels at times, do not hinder my progress. I thank God for stick-to-itiveness because: It’s the reason I reach my goals […]
I thank God for Spunk. I faced my Goliath in seventh grade. Our gym class included eighth and ninth graders. I stuck out like a sore thumb because I work a long skirt and blouse instead of the typical gym shorts and t-shirt. To make it worse, the ninth grade bully had a locker near […]
The sunrise is one of the most beautiful sights. It’s a hand-painted picture from God every morning. It signifies an awesome start to your day. I love the sunrise because it’s a photographer’s perfect time of the day, it’s pretty, and it symbolizes a fresh start. The Sunrise Hour is a Golden Hour Sunrise […]
I work a lot so my work tools are important to me. It also keeps work interesting and fun. Three of my favorite tools are writable surfaces, fine-point pens, and my laminating machine. Work Tool #1 — Writable Surfaces I wish my entire home was a writable surface — ’til then I use the […]
Today I am playing a game I just made up — Three Random Acts of Gratitude. I am looking at my messy room and instead of complaining about it, I will find three random things I take for granted that are nuggets of blessings. Random Act of Gratitude #1 — My Fire Stick `I […]
