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1968: “One of the most tumultuous years in American history” .. According to history.com The assassination of RFK The assassination of Martin Luther King The student protests against the war The Tet Offensive in Vietnam North Korea seizes a ship

I realized a while ago that what I need to be most concerned with is that I am a person who operates with good character.

Simple: if it involves my husband or kids or my art. I used to be the world’s biggest social butterfly. Countless church functions, community events, business networking….. Now, if I am in the garage with my music and paint canvases or doing anything with my husband and kids, that will make me happy any dayContinue reading “Any time I am involved in something with either my family or my art”

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!