Helloooooo! I’m not sure where to start this story, so I will start at the beginning, I think. Three years ago, I decided to use my approximately 1,000 sq ft fenced dog kennel for growing vegetables. I mean, well shoot, it’s not like my dogs ever used it. Foxtails and […]
This morning I decided to clean some old stuff off of my phone. I started with my notes since these are usually notes that reminded me of something I needed to do or an idea on writing. I came across a note with five questions: What inspired you today? What […]
Can you believe Christmas is just a week away? Do you find yourself asking questions like: Where did this year go? What will we be doing for Christmas? Did I buy enough gifts? What will we do for New Year Eve or day? Should I make a new year’s resolution? What […]
It’s been three days! Three! Yet I don’t see any turkey and stuffing leftovers. Where are they? Oh, yes, that’s correct. Last year my son and I started a new tradition for Thanksgiving. We decided that we would look for recipes from other places, cultures etc. Well what we have learned is that not everyone […]
I’m here at the end of my project, publishing two children’s books and I realize I’m going to need a book launch. I started doing my budget and my thoughts are wow, you just may not make it. Well failure is not an option so I started checking out discount stores […]
One of the hardest things for me is to feel confident that I have taken all the correct roads, all the best turns in my life. When I came to those busy intersections, did I take the right turn or the wrong turn? I can see it clearly in my […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Girl in the garden 