In morning's light, finding inspiration in insomnia infused brains is incredibly challenging... I am going to try to pay attention to the spring. I am going to look around at all the flowers, and look up at the hectic trees. I am going to close my eyes and listen. - Anne Lamott One of my… Continue reading How I find inspiration
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But…they’re so cute, I can make something with them
Ah, every person who has ever crafted something in their lives is brave. Brave enough to utter these infamous words of wisdom. "But, I can make something with them (it). Don't throw them (it) away." What? That's not you...you don't say that? Is it only us turkeys that gather together in rafters to sing the… Continue reading But…they’re so cute, I can make something with them
A stroll on 7-mile beach in Jamaica
I'm feeling homesick for the beach. Especially the moments of walking in the surf! I love feeling the salty water splash me and listening to the waves crash and the endless beauty of the view. A simple life is good with me. I don't need a whole lot. For me, a T-shirt, a pair of… Continue reading A stroll on 7-mile beach in Jamaica
A tale of a sundog…is it true?
Hey Copper! Yeah, what sup? Remember when we saw the sun dog in the sky two nights ago? To the right of the sun as it set the night before the full moon? Maybe you couldn't see it? I know the snow is piled kind of high in your parts of the yard. Yeah, why?… Continue reading A tale of a sundog…is it true?
Empty nesters’ 24 hours of Christmas leads to dieting
The night lights are out on another Christmas for our family's history books. So here I am on the other side of a few too many cookies and good cheer. Back to the eerie quiet of the empty nest. I'm checking out the aftermath of how Christmas came and went in 24 hours. WTH?! How… Continue reading Empty nesters’ 24 hours of Christmas leads to dieting
How to survive birthdays that fall on major holidays
I always wondered about the kids whose birthdays fell on holidays - how did they feel when their birthdays rolled around each year? Did they feel cheated or blessed or a little of both? Did they just hang around waiting to see what got celebrated first? My birthday occasionally (maybe once or twice, I can't… Continue reading How to survive birthdays that fall on major holidays