Today’s prompt: what gives me direction in life

God’s Word – my source for wisdom, comfort, strength and guidance Prayer – day or night, even when I can’t find the words to say My husband – he can see things objectively and offer a fresh perspective My kids – their wit never fails to give me a laugh when I need it theContinue reading “Today’s prompt: what gives me direction in life”

“Deception, Discovery and a Desperate Gamble” (Ch. 10 & 11 of my jungle adventure: “The Retrieval”)

Deception and Discovery The humid air hung heavy, a suffocating blanket woven from the relentless heat and the pervasive scent of decaying vegetation. Marcus pushed aside a curtain of emerald green vines. His clothes clung damply to his skin. His machete sliced through the tangled undergrowth with practiced ease. Days had merged into each other.Continue reading ““Deception, Discovery and a Desperate Gamble” (Ch. 10 & 11 of my jungle adventure: “The Retrieval”)”

Coffee, culture and tequila

As my husband’s work retreat week here in Puerto Vallarta Mexico winds down, learning about the history and culture and people of Mexico has been amazing.  Mexican coffee is delicious.  We had the opportunity to travel into the mountains to visit a family owned coffee plantation where they harvest and roast coffee beans. #puerto VallartaContinue reading “Coffee, culture and tequila”

Today’s prompt:  my favorite holiday

Such a hard choice for me …but the winner by a nose: Christmas.  The music (and I confess, I listen to Christmas music all year round. Jingle bells is my ringtone); the lights.  The gift giving and coming up with a new gift theme each year, and the food.  Cook and bake to my heart’sContinue reading “Today’s prompt:  my favorite holiday”

Today’s prompt: have you ever been camping

I never went when I was growing up.  My mom never had a car so trips were non existent. My husband, on the other hand, camped everywhere with his family and loved it. We took our kids camping once when they were young to a state park in Minnesota and loved it. Campfires, s’mores, sleepingContinue reading “Today’s prompt: have you ever been camping”

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