I had a way-too-long post planned about how my blog became… well, my blog — all in honor of my blogging anniversary. This Friday (June 14th), my blog turns nine, and to celebrate such a momentous occasion (cough cough), I was going to write from a prompt called “Tell us the story behind your blog.”… Continue reading How This Became This
I stumbled found a blog article about 100 things I love the day before Thanksgiving. It inspired me to create my own 100 Things I Love list in my phone, adding items as I thought of them. It’s been a lot of fun to thinking about things that tickle my fancy, and it made me think that… Continue reading 100 Things I Love
A few years ago, Anna and I began discussing the idea of a girls' trip after she graduated from high school. Over the last two years, those conversations turned into action, especially since her request to vacation alone with me felt significant. Plus, we had free airfare thanks to my husband's airline miles, making the… Continue reading California
My oldest daughter will be 18 years old tomorrow. I was getting ready to have my first child eighteen years ago this week. I was watching a movie a few weeks ago when the character was rewinding a tape deck in the car, and that simple action got me thinking about all the changes I've… Continue reading Eighteen Years Ago
"Often, our Angels and loved ones in Spirit choose hummingbirds to relay their messages. They may guide hummingbirds to hum to validate their spiritual presence and to send us signs and reminders to follow our joy, stand in the light, and stay present in the moment. Your loved ones in Heaven may choose… Continue reading Hummingbird
As I drove through my neighborhood this morning, I noticed the trees that line the streets. When did these trees get so big? I thought to myself. A large portion of my time is spent looking ahead, whether it's looking at the road while driving my car, at the soccer field where my youngest daughter plays,… Continue reading When Did The Trees Get So Big?
A Grace Full Life 