2021 One Word recap

At the beginning of January 2021, I chose One Word to focus on for the year. That word was Choices. My rationale was this: The choices we make in life will determine what sort of experiences we’ll have in the future. What I choose to eat now is going to affect my health in the …

Vitamin Sea

Looking at the ocean and watching the ebb and flow of the tide creates a sense of calm amidst the storms in my life. The vastness of the sea humbles and reminds me I'm part of a much larger story. And, that it's pointless to be anxious about things out of my control. Looking out …

Six life lessons

Yesterday, on a cold January morning in 1958, a young woman became a Mama with her first daughter. I'm told there was lots of snow and my dad was trying to keep the driveway clear for when it was time to head to the hospital. I made my debut at 9:10am at seven pounds something. …

2018 One Word Wrap Up

My post today is doing double duty. My Awwww Monday photo is so cute and you'll surely think it's an awwww-worthy selection for today. The second is because it's New Year's Eve. For quite a few years, I've ditched the New Year's resolutions in favor or picking one word to focus on for the year. …

Musings from an Outlander Addict

You know what a cult show is, don't you? No? Well, let me clue you in. A cult show is one that sucks you in so completely that you become obsessed with it. It's the show that causes you rearrange your schedule just so you don't miss any episodes even though you have a DVR. My first experience …