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Last weekend my husband and I (as our Christmas present to each other) spent an evening at the 2025 Holiday Magic Festival at the Washington State Fairgrounds. An evening of wood-fired pizza, spiced Chai, strawberry shortcake made from the famous Fisher Scones, the twinkle tunnel, train ride, holiday carousel, and so much more!

No surprise! COFFEE (for me) Diet Mountain Dew (My husband) Cheezits (for my kids) We REALLY should own stock in that company Whatever our cat wants Alot of milk

Next week will mark the two anniversary of my father in law’s passing.  Time does not heal all wounds.  He was a Godly and faithful husband, father and grandfather that loved his family. I miss our daily meme of the day exchange.

The sum total of today: My car broke down and would not start and is currently in the shop. We had a horrible storm pass through during the night. We had no power for 12 hours. Several trees came down so the roof, yard, and other car are covered in tree limbs, pine branches andContinue reading “The Hilarious Short Answer – No!”

I am teaching myself how to make a quilt! I found a reasonably priced heavy duty sewing machine for quilting, and of course, a how-to video on YouTube. My daughter taught herself how to crochet to make some handmade gifts for Christmas so we are having a great time!

On my long term bucket list is renting a motorhome and traveling across the United States on a historical road trip. Our top cities to visit: Boston. I want to see Old Ironsides, see where Paul Revere did his famous ride, and where our Founding Fathers walked. Savannah, Georgia. Just the homes and the architectureContinue reading “So many cities, so little time”

I would hope that if my name came up in conversation that people would say “Now there’s a woman who really loves God and loves her family” and treats people right!

I still remember my first day of college almost 40 years ago. I had never left home before as we didn’t have a car growing up. I was from western New York and was going to college in Pensacola, Florida. Going from pine trees and snow to palm trees and sand and from Buffalo wingsContinue reading “My first day at college…”