I scooted down in my seat and felt the seatbelt tighten around my hips. I leaned my head against the headrest and closed my eyes. I could hear soft chatter all around me. I’m sure there is a man sitting behind me and to the left. His voice is deep. I heard more […]
What does vulnerable mean to you? Weak? Defenseless? Helpless? Exposed? For me it has always been a negative word. As of today, I can tell you that I now view the word as a positive. Yes, I will unlock the door, remove any barriers and let people in without worrying about being weak and defenseless. […]
Hello Strangers! Yes, I’ve been MIA for a bit. No excuses. But it’s time to get back to what I love to do; write. I’m currently at a writing retreat in Vermont. It is beautiful here. I’ve met some wonderful people along the way. I flew in to Albany New York on Saturday and stayed […]
Sometimes the hardest thing to do is move on. Work through grief, anger, annoyance, hurt, loss, hate, just work through it the best you can. Why? Because your life will always be beautiful but in different ways. I heard this on something I watched the other day and I thought how […]
A couple of weeks ago I went with my friend Lorna to see a play. It was in a nearby town, and a very small production. I can’t even tell you the name but I can tell you that I thought it was great. The greatest quote of the night was the statement […]
I made a quick trip to the store today to grab a sandwich and take to my friend on their lunch. While I was there I decided to pick up some wings for my lunch. It is easy and quick and my kitchen will stay clean. I’m at the counter […]
The instant pot was a huge deal when I purchased it a couple of years ago. I quickly joined social media groups to get recipes and ideas. I did use it, about seven times since I purchased it. I am not a big fan. I quickly noticed that one of the highest praises […]
I’m not sure how to start today’s blog. So, I guess I’ll just dive right in. I’ve been asked why I wrote and published Be Happy with What You Have: Life Lessons From Dad. My dad passed away in September 2015. He had fought cancer long and hard. He had given me specific […]
How many of you are on Pinterest? When Pinterest first hit the social media platforms most of us ran to start pinning articles, crafts and even our own pictures. I was personally confused. What is this for? Why am I doing this? But I got better at it until I was pinning on a […]
The other day I was out doing some errands and a young man was a few feet from the door to a business. He suddenly took a few quick steps towards the door. I wondered why he had suddenly needed to move so quickly. I looked around there was no one else […]
The Girl in the garden 