My days have suddenly become free, which has created a small dilemma. How shall I fill my time? For today, should I finish painting the living room, work on my novel, finish the artwork on my Christmas cards, shampoo the carpets, dive into the planning of my garden, or go shopping for the lumber for... Continue Reading →
Creativity vs. Execution
No, this is not a Halloween decorating blog tonight, though hmm, it could be...*idea* I am inspired into creativity by so many people as well as my surroundings, and the Lord knows I love to dabble! I have done woodworking projects, made candles, knotted a macrame wall art piece from the oak tree that came... Continue Reading →
Once Upon a Time, I Had a True Green Thumb
It's funny how a random task can trigger memories. I was washing the dishes from the projects I had going in the kitchen tonight - salsa, avocado bread, dried jalapenos, and the memory of me washing dishes at my home while growing up popped into the forefront. I always seemed to be the one to... Continue Reading →
God and Garlic
After my ever-present coffee, church was next on my agenda. My takeaway from the service today was about being the person who bears fruit. The last few weeks have been a struggle for me - conflict with my family, my budget, and my health. It was really, and I mean REALLY hard to see God's... Continue Reading →
Finding The Time To Write (Again!)
Ah, how many times have I whined in my blog about that? Yesterday I read something about priorities, so I listed out mine, along with the mini-drama attached to each. For example, the surfaces in my home. There does not seem to be a single surface in my home that is clear and or organized.... Continue Reading →
Flipping the Script
I read a TikTok tonight that asked, "What sentence destroyed you but you acted like it didn't hurt you?" And after reading some of the comments, I then went down my own personal rabbit hole. But then I realized two things. First, I immediately relived each of those hurtful moments to the point of tears.... Continue Reading →
My First Video Story – Ding, Dong, Ditch
I posted my first-ever video story on YouTube this morning. This has been a work-in-progress and is kind of scary. It's like I'm introducing one of my babies to the world, and not everyone is going to think it's as "cute" as I do. Here's hoping for a positive reception to my first effort!!! https://youtu.be/HDy9SsNO30E
Experimenting With Watercolors
I have a huge bin of art supplies. It has so many different mediums that it has sat in the corner, gathering dust while I decided which one to start with. We're talking several years of collecting and storage here, but yesterday I finally got out the watercolor paints. I have watched video after video... Continue Reading →
At the Hairdresser’s (not really)
Hubbin is coloring my hair at home - for the record, he does a great job at applying color, and I'm reacting as if he's my hairdresser, one I've not seen in ages. "So, here's what's been going on since the last time I sat in your chair," I remark. He laughs but I'm more... Continue Reading →
Helping Hands
I have been helping out whenever needed, and most recently, I helped out family, but injured my back (and tail bone) in the process. This morning I sit here uncomfortably and feel like a slacker because I cannot help anyone due to having to recuperate. I am frustrated and whiney and thinking that I should... Continue Reading →
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