Every day, we get up and keep on conquering another day as each stroke recovery obstacle pops up. There have been days when I glanced at our catalpa tree and thought to myself, "I feel a lot like that wounded catalpa tree." Thieves of sorts pecked away and left a large hole in my heart.… Continue reading Hopes of Resilience
Tag: Dessy
Springing Into Spring and Other Noteworthy Things
My morning routine starts with cortisol filled moments that spring me out of bed. Thanks to our elderly cat, Dessy. She has dementia and is up at 2:28 am. Her routine is initiated by one of our cats making cat puking noises. Followed by her paw nudge (hopefully it's clean) on my shoulder indicating it… Continue reading Springing Into Spring and Other Noteworthy Things
As the Poppy Turns, So Too Does Another Month
I've come down with a bug of sorts. It could be called time blindness. Or "I Have Too Much Sh*t on My Mind." I don't think I was bitten by anything, but, no matter what it is, it's the feeling of having too much rolling around in my brain that I lose track of time.… Continue reading As the Poppy Turns, So Too Does Another Month
Springing Forward With Shades of My Green With Envy Moments This Past Week
Ms. Snarken's signature attempt to take over another post started out like this, "It's blah outside... the greens of Spring are hard to find. What will you do to pull off another post? I don't envy you." "I dunno...there are always bird and bunny photos." "Haven't you had enough of those yet? You'll have to… Continue reading Springing Forward With Shades of My Green With Envy Moments This Past Week
Memories That Bridge Our Empty Nest Moments Together
On a mission out of control, I scrolled through almost every last photo I've taken over the years, it's an understatement to tell you my list of favorites was/is long. When I told Mr. that, he said, "Yeah, I need to upgrade the server space again!" Yikes, I have to say, I was lost in… Continue reading Memories That Bridge Our Empty Nest Moments Together
How I Discovered My Calling Is Not To Be A Fashion Blogger
I don't know if it is accurate - I assume it is so - people who read personal blogs and those who write them enjoy sharing glimpses of who they are in their everyday life. Especially if you're a fashion blogger. I haven't always been so generous in my sharing. I tend to show you… Continue reading How I Discovered My Calling Is Not To Be A Fashion Blogger