It's getting to be that time of year again, you know the one where stores want to remind you of how few shopping days you have until Christmas (today there are only 185 left). They all proclaim that you can save XX% if you buy now. I guess they are not prepared for shoppers like... Continue Reading →
Being Alone Does Not Equal Loneliness
I could be a hermit. Well, maybe not; I think the term for a female is hermitess. Yes, I could be one of those. The dictionary defines a hermit as one who is a loner who embraces solitude and lives in isolation. This describes me. I totally enjoy my own company and have no problem... Continue Reading →
Dessert Hotdogs – Hail or Fail?
I made dessert hot dogs. I used Twinkies for the buns and Twix bars for the hot dogs. I dyed white frosting with red and yellow gel food coloring, then piped squiggly lines on the the 'hot dogs' for the ketchup and mustard, and then chopped up a vanilla Kit Kat bar for the onions.... Continue Reading →
Quitting, No, Postponing My Agendas
This morning's coffee brings thoughts of quitting. It seems that when life happens as life does, things that seemed so important at the time have to be put on hold to deal with that moment when life stands up and says, "Slow Down!" So what does that mean to me this morning. No, not a... Continue Reading →
What Is A Husband?
What is a husband? I don't want to hear Webster's version; I want to know what my definition is. I have had two failed marriages, so evidently those qualities do not fit my definition. My third, well, he's my best friend, so that must be important to me. Hubbin is... Well, I started this post... Continue Reading →
Do You Do Write This Way Too?
I've not asked a lot of questions from readers of my blog in my many posts, and it's not because I don't want to know what's going on with you or if you can relate; it's mainly because my brain is firing thoughts through my fingers as I'm posting. I try to get the ideas... Continue Reading →
Diet & Stress, Facing the Giants
I've created stress in my corner of the world. I've come to realize that a lot of it is of my own making, either through something I've said or done, the way I reacted to what was said or done to me, or not saying "no" to additional projects. Stress is stress, whether it's a... Continue Reading →
Trying For Kindness (Trying)
I can make changes to my life, but I've come to realize there are certain things I cannot change. I can't change people's minds, I cannot do a lot to fix the world, and I cannot be something I'm not. Today I'm reflecting on the life choices I've made, knowing there is no time machine.... Continue Reading →
Helping To Fill A Need – Volunteering
This morning's thoughts are brought to you by the ever-present, first cup of coffee, so blame that if you have the need. I don't always have an extra dime when it comes to helping fill someone's need, nor do I have unlimited time or energy, but once in a while I am called to help... Continue Reading →
Hoarder vs. Prepper vs. Collector
What's the difference between a hoarder, a prepper, or a collector? Two could be defined as storing things in excess, on the off chance that one would need these items; the third, well, the logic and justification of collecting specific items escapes me this morning. A prepper collects and stores items that could be used... Continue Reading →
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