I grew up in a small town in Western New York outside of Buffalo. I remember when it was time to pack up and drive to Pensacola for my first day of college. My mom paid a friend to drive us there. The farthest away from home I had been up to that point inContinue reading “Let’s Go Back 40 years!”
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A play area for grown up Moms – no shoes or anyone under 40 allowed
When my daughter and I were shopping at the mall this past Christmas, we went by the enclosed play area several times. It was an enclosed area with animals you could slide down, and ladders you climb up and other interactive play things. When my kids were little, they loved the mall play areas. WeContinue reading “A play area for grown up Moms – no shoes or anyone under 40 allowed”
New Week Motivation
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My two-wheeled “key” to the world
When I was growing up, we never had a car. So my key to the world for school, work and play was a bicycle that belonged to my material grandmother. I spent a week putting a new basket on it, repainted it and did the old playing card in the tire spokes accessory!! Even growingContinue reading “My two-wheeled “key” to the world”
Chapter 10 “So many suspects, so little time….” (From “The Skeleton in the Hayride” mystery)
He decided to visit Mr. Henderson next, to get his perspective on these so-called“disagreements.” Henderson’s house was a modest bungalow, slightly more lived-inthan Mrs. Gable’s, with a well-used garden shed and that vintage truck parked,predictably, on the street. Mr. Henderson, a man with a kind face etched with thelines of a life lived outdoors, greetedContinue reading “Chapter 10 “So many suspects, so little time….” (From “The Skeleton in the Hayride” mystery)”
My Mission for 2026 – The Great Encourager
My apologies if the title sounds lame 🙂 However, one of the key components of my personality is that I detest conflict, bullying, negativity and the sport of putting others down. Our world fuels itself on mocking, who can come up with the biggest put down of the day or who can be viral thisContinue reading “My Mission for 2026 – The Great Encourager”
I would love a long life!
I would love it if the Lord does allow me to have a very long life…. It would allow more time to serve Him. It would allow more time with my husband, especially since we have several “bucket” list things we want to do together. I would definitely enjoy having additional years with my children.Continue reading “I would love a long life!”
2026 has already been a time of change
I am already doing a couple of things differently in 2026: I am working on reading the whole Bible during the year plan. I am starting a new job in the field I have always wanted – law. I started going to the club three nights a week with my husband.
Midweek Motivational Post
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