What’s your favorite cartoon? I started babysitting when I was 12 years old and did this until I left for college at age 18. Punky Brewster, sesame Street, He-man and Transformers, Smurfs.
Author Archives: Elaine Sycks
“Celebrating the Coming Savior”
“A Story Celebrating the Coming Savior” Our neighbors tell the Christmas story using large pieces beginning with an empty stable, manger and star. Follow along as I will post the additions to the story! Isaiah 9:6 states that “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government willContinue reading ““Celebrating the Coming Savior””
So many things
What could you do less of? Less judging of others – we don’t know the path they are walking Less worrying – don’t borrow trouble that is not here Less complaining – there is something to be grateful for in every day
I Survived 😁
What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year? Number one….that I survived. 2024 was one of the hardest years I have ever gone through: the death of my sister, and my father in law, my husband’s unemployment for most of the year. But the start of 2025 finds my husbandContinue reading “I Survived 😁”
SOOOO many places on could go with this!!!
If you are talking literally….no. way out here in western Washington, it’s basically giant size slugs, an occasional fox. If you are talking figuratively, yes. Especially on I-5 during the rush hour commute! Happy Friday everyone!
“12 Days of Christmas Chaos” – a delightful, humorous, joyous holiday tale is now available on Amazon!
We all have those Christmases where things don’t quite go to plan; where the gingerbread house collapses, the lights tangle, or the Christmas cards mysteriously vanish. It’s in those moments of delightful imperfection that the true magic of Christmas often shines through. The children in this story, with their well-intentioned but often misfiring plans, perfectlyContinue reading ““12 Days of Christmas Chaos” – a delightful, humorous, joyous holiday tale is now available on Amazon!”
The Bahamas
Do you have a favorite place you have visited? Where is it? Several years ago my husband won an all expenses paid cruise to the Bahamas. The people were so friendly and watching their driving was an entertainment in and of itself. It is an island rich in history, beauty and I would go backContinue reading “The Bahamas”
My Five
Share five things you’re good at.
I am selling some of my extra height. Anyone interested 🤣
What is one thing you would change about yourself? I am over 6 feet tall and constantly tower over most of humanity. It would be nice if I could be just a smidge shorter. I would also have fewer bumps from not hitting my head all the time and ducking
No aspirations to be a vampire 🤣
Are you more of a night or morning person? I tease my daughter she’s a vampire. She thrives in the nighttime. I am strictly a morning person. Always awake at 4:30 am and up and at it. I am not wired to exist past 10:30 pm
Lemon and Rosemary 