40 is a gift

Back in November of 2014, after Entrepreneur was diagnosed with renal cell cancer, doctors told us the average life expectancy was five years after diagnosis. After his brain surgery to remove a renal cell-related cancer tumor in 2017, I remember thinking if we could just get to our 38-year anniversary, I'd be happy; 39 would …

Seas the Day!

Some of you know our family went on vacay to Cancun, Mexico in early December. It was long overdue since the last few years have been a struggle with Entrepreneur's brain surgery, recovery and chemo schedule. A 90-day reprieve from chemo allowed him to enjoy the holidays and this much-needed getaway with those he loves …

Blended Beginnings Part 2

Last week (or so) I shared with you all some pics from our oldest daughter's recent wedding in June. Because of a few issues during the day, the bride and groom didn't have the opportunity to have the traditional "formal portraits" done after the ceremony. Add to the chaos the fact that Peanut and Twix …

35 years is no accident

Sunday, Entrepreneur and I will have been married 35 years. On one hand it doesn't seem like we've weathered life together for that long; yet, on the other hand, I have a hard time remembering times when he wasn't in my life. One thing is for sure, 35 years is not an accident....or the luck …

Unexpected blessings

I posted this last year for my daughter and her husband's anniversary. I can't really say it any better this year. So here it is again for their five year anniversary....with a few minor tweaks and updates. Their anniversary was technically yesterday, but what's a day or two on either side, right? ------------ Second Chances …