“Love, even when you don’t feel like it.” ~Annah Elizabeth That was the first thought that came to mind as I stared at the stone upon which we’d been asked to write words of wisdom for the bride and groom. I was honored to be included in this quaint ceremony of close friends and family. Warren and … Read More
In Someone Else’s Shoes
This week’s highlight isn’t something I could photograph. It’s not tangible or concrete. One of the things that brought me a great deal of happy this week was an epiphany, an awakening of sorts. How many times have you heard, or even said to another person, “Put yourself in someone else’s shoes?” And how many times have you really been … Read More
Nurturing My Happy
“I think I spend most of my life in awe of everything around me,” I said to my friend when something caught my eye while we were shopping last Sunday, “color and design and talent and nature and just our human ability to do most anything…I’m just always in awe.” “I’d say that’s a very good word to describe you, … Read More
Winning Combinations
Short but sweet, Journeyers… Last Sunday, I glanced up from my work to spot this rare Eastern Bluebird sitting on a delicate branch smack dab in the middle of my view. Twenty-eight years in this home and I’ve never seen this species. And the ground! Do you see the ground?! The sheer sight of the grass is a definite … Read More
Hallelujah! – Feedburner Fixed, I’m Not Sad Anymore, & Exciting News!!
On May 16, 2013, I not only wrote about my epic sadness, I posted those snotty-nosed feelings on this blog. Well, Journeyer, let me just tell you what happened. I’d love to say that thousands of people reached out to comfort me, that Oprah called to ask me on the show, or Ellen e-mailed to invite me to dance with … Read More
All Shook Up
Proverbial Shit has been knocking on my door this week, Journeyer. Nagging nuisances that just sort of make us feel icky and ornery and rundown. Three words to kick it off: Snow. SNOW! (EVER-LOVIN’-F-IN’) SNOW!! This is on the hood of Warren’s truck! And leaving for work in more subzero temperatures that dipped to MINUS TWENTY! What’s all this … Read More
Super Moments
The Superbowl. “Which team are you rooting for, the one with the white helmets?” That would be me, inciting chuckles from the avid football fans at this year’s SB party. This year we broke from tradition of hosting the gathering at our house, and though that is my favorite part of the season’s event—entertaining and having opportunity to break out all … Read More
It’s Random…Joy
A week of simple pleasures… This pair of boots packs a double smile! One because they are warm and uber comfy… And two because they were a gift from Beauty, who rescued them from a college roommate who was going to discard the never worn footwear! I will forever be both curious about and in awe of life’s simple brilliance…This…this … Read More
It’s a Wrap and a Cover!
Journeyers, I’m so excited I could bust a gut! The final cover for Digging for the Light has been chosen. I know you’re going to love the image as much as I do! The first e-book proof is done and the print proof will be completed later this week! And, as if that weren’t enough excitement for one week, I … Read More
Fifty Fabulous Things…
December 30, 2013. Was an equally extraordinary and ordinary day…I turned 50! After months of build up (begin here, if you’ve missed the excitement) that included a weekly birthday announcement from my mother, my half century celebration officially began. And the answer to that million dollar question, “So, how’s it feel to be 50? (or any age for that matter…): It … Read More