Contrary to popular belief, I was 14 once too. Popular opinion = my 14-year-old daughter. I used to have a lot of attitude and angst, so I understand. And yet… I don’t always understand. It’s becoming harder to connect with the emotions, the pain, the pressure I felt from 1982 to 1988, when I was… Continue reading I Was 14 Once Too
I have vague memories of the 1970s. I say vague because I only remember bits and pieces of that decade because I was only ages 0-9 at the time. But, thanks to photographs, I recall my father wearing a lot of plaid pants and my mother wearing owl necklaces, bandanas in her long hair, and… Continue reading Mom’s Shrimp Dip Reminds Me of the 70’s
If I thought I could get away with it, I’d totally pitch a book idea based on my recent Google searches. And honestly, I would definitely buy that book. I’d devour every page of it! But then again, I’m also the kind of person who bought a book written by Tori Spelling. At full price.… Continue reading What I Google
Actually, I have had two weddings in barns. At my first wedding, we held our reception inside and outside of a family-owned barn in my home state of Ohio. At my second wedding, the entire ceremony and reception were held in a barn in the suburbs of Chicago. That should be some kind of… Continue reading I Had a Wedding in a Barn Long Before Pinterest
Recently, I started noticing other blogs’ headers. I mean, doesn't everyone? A few days later, I was poking around on Etsy and realized people actually sell blog header packages. Like, this is a whole thing. A market! For headers! Who knew? The prices were around $30 for a “package,” but I didn’t inquire… Continue reading How To Make a Blog Header Without Really Trying
There is a very important anniversary being celebrated this year. My friendship with my dear friend Rebecca turns 20 in November. At least, we think it was November. We do know it was in 1994. We were wearing sweaters. And CK One perfume. And more than likely clunky black shoes. 1997 and would you look at that crooked… Continue reading 20 Years of Friendship
A Grace Full Life 