Yes, "Formidable" was the first word that came to my mind to describe Charlie Kirk after I saw the first of many of his podcasts. I realized I was witnessing greatness as I watched the outspokenness of someone who publicly wore his faith and beliefs like armor. He was so steadfast in his convictions! This... Continue Reading →
Take the Win!
Saturdays are 'weigh-in' days for me, so this morning (before coffee), I jumped on the scale, cringing because it has been unmovable. Well today it reflected a loss of 2/10ths of a pound. Instead of celebrating, I immediately thought, "Only 2/10ths???" But then, on my way to pour my morning coffee, I remembered just how... Continue Reading →
Save the Boots!
Ever just KNOW the direction something is going to go? Years ago (yes, this was before cell phones), having a home phone was a privilege, one of which I could not afford. My neighbor had graciously permitted me to give her phone number out for emergencies or as a callback number for doctors and such,... Continue Reading →
Goals – What to Do When You Reach Them?
This morning's thoughts are about goals. I am close to attaining a life-long objective this morning, and now I'm finding that I want to move my target. Ever do that? My journey has been towards weight loss, and now I'm ten pounds away from my life-long goal. Do I move the finish line or do... Continue Reading →
Experiments With Rebel Canning
Yes, I said it, I pressure-canned several gallons of 1% milk this past week. The people who swear by federal guidelines say this is a no-no, but I used old-school methods to do it, and it worked out well. I had one quart jar that didn't seal, so that got made into pudding last night,... Continue Reading →
“Fret” – The Other Four-Letter “F” Word
I make Bible reading, study, and prayer my first priority, just about every morning. I say 'just' because some days things jump into my way and off I go, but *sigh*, I do try for every morning. This morning, I did a Bible roulette and opened the Good Book to whatever Psalm He wanted me... Continue Reading →
Is Volunteerism My Way of Procrastinating?
My life (i.e., health) has taken a turn where I do not feel I can or should volunteer or otherwise extend my time and energy. Having said that, it doesn't stop me from wanting to, and I have to rein myself in and bite my tongue before I offer up my resources. This is a... Continue Reading →
Unclaimed Property, PSA
I don't know if you're aware of this, but each state has its own Unclaimed Property account within the Treasurer's Office. If you have ever had a rental or utility deposit that you never received, closed out an account that still had money in it, or were due some intangibles, chances are the Treasurer's Office... Continue Reading →
My Scale ISN’T Broken!
I'm getting close to the goal weight my doctor suggested but my bathroom scale hasn't budged in the last few weeks. I think those in the know call it a "plateau". How frustrating! I did everything I could think of to do - ate a little less, ate a little more, exercised less/more, drank more... Continue Reading →
“We May Never Pass This Way Again…”
Good morning, World. The title to my blog is in quotes because that was the main song at my high school graduation, and a big thank you to you, Seals & Crofts, for writing and singing about what we were going through back then. I listened to it on my Nano yesterday, while painting the... Continue Reading →
