The first time you say something, it's heard. The second time, it's recognized, and the third time it's learned. - John C. Maxwell On the radio, Christmas songs are playing - so it's time. I checked the calendar, it says it's time. I'll be damned, 3 days early and the ads in the papers tell… Continue reading It’s that time of the year
Finding joy in tender memories
When you're in the midst of health struggles, or battles of life thrown your way to fight off - it's easy to be so absorbed in tasks at hand that you miss little things that helped you create happy memories. Those little things are easier to notice in retrospect. Looking back makes it possible to… Continue reading Finding joy in tender memories
How I decorate for Thanksgiving in 3 minutes or less
Mrs. Turkey: Whew, Yay! We're finally on the tabletop instead of in the drawer. It's our annual outing of the year. The Mrs. finally got around to decorating for Thanksgiving, she has 4 days to spare this year. Mr. Turkey: Yep. Do you like your runner spot on the table way down there? Mrs. Turkey: … Continue reading How I decorate for Thanksgiving in 3 minutes or less
How to remain thankful for bills that arrive in the mail
Now that the election time of year is over, the corresponding junk mail has subsided and been replaced with envelopes that demand my immediate attention. Some envelopes contain contents I count on to remind me of how grateful I am they arrive to bless our lives. I don't mind receiving junk and election mail. They… Continue reading How to remain thankful for bills that arrive in the mail
Rolls of fluff happen as we age
A funny thing happens when we cats take on the aging role in life. Bellies expand right before our eyes. It happens so fast, really it does. And it's funny. Is it really funny, Tizzie? Well, kinda. Well, okay, maybe it's not fun getting old. The slower metabolism adds pounds, don't ya know? It has… Continue reading Rolls of fluff happen as we age
Will I love my gray hair when I turn 54?
In less than two weeks, (13 days), I'll be 54 years old with a full head of curly gray hair. Not like when I turned 50. Nope, not at all like that. I had just colored my hair. My hairstylist called it a fun Auburn-brownish color. She had humored my desire to match it to… Continue reading Will I love my gray hair when I turn 54?