Inspiration

It helps to know where you’re going

This is a post for fellow writers (aka, bloggers).  I admire you.  You're a gift to me.  You know who you are.  The ones who have figured out a perfect route to take to find your way in the huge blogosphere. It's mighty easy to feel rather tiny here. I admire how you've found routes… Continue reading It helps to know where you’re going

Adventures · Cheers · Emptying the nest

How to be ready for two major holidays in a week

As the sunset last night, the clouds indicated it's going to be a snowy week.  That sun-dog = snow-dog in November. Sigh...snow happens. The long-awaited big holiday week is here.  Am I ready for both holidays?  Am I ready for all of the busyness that happens?  Our guest list has changed 3 times.  Our kids… Continue reading How to be ready for two major holidays in a week

Adventures · Emptying the nest · Going Gray

How I embrace sag resistance in my 50s

As I approach the mid-way mark of another decade of life, I'm grateful for sag-resistance thoughts I learned to adapt along the way.   I don't need a plastic surgeon, even if I've tried being one myself this year. Ah, yes, the 50s are when we can't help but notice what has changed in our appearance. … Continue reading How I embrace sag resistance in my 50s

Emptying the nest · Going Gray · Welcome

Reflections on a girl’s shopping day

This past weekend, while enjoying a surprise visit from our youngest Sprout, we sat together and chatted over a cup of coffee.  It's so fun to catch up in-person.  I love social media for daily - what's up with you kind of moments.  But, in-person visits are way more fun. After we caught up about… Continue reading Reflections on a girl’s shopping day