Oh, my goodness. It’s Friday! Have you had a great week? I hope so! Over our way, we’ve been in a bit of a heat wave—again. But I won’t complain. After all, this is the Ozarks. And this time of year typically comes with heat, humidity, and skeeters. (And tennis season for our family—which means a lot of coming and …
For the past four years, we’ve cheered our daughter on as she pursued the sport she loves. We’ve sat at home court and watched for hours on end, and we’ve traveled to matches and tournaments locally and (again) watched for hours on end. Think sunshine. Sunburn. Extreme heat. Exhaustion. Why? Well, if you have a kiddo who plays sports, you …
Welcome, my friend! In the midst of our busyness, off-times, and seasonal shifts, sometimes a pick-me-up is in order. Today I’ve culled through the archives and I wanted to share my top five pick-me-ups in the hope that something will resonate with you. Ready? Great! Here we go. 1. When Writers Lose Heart (The subject we don’t like to …
At our house we’re in manic mode. Our daughter is a senior in high school this year and involved in a variety of activities—one of which is varsity tennis. While we enjoy watching our daughter play, tennis season is always a busy time of year for us. When she isn’t practicing, she’s playing. (At the end of this week, she …
When I first heard of Frank Gifford’s death, I was scrolling through my Facebook feed. The news of his passing came through a friend’s link. I have to admit, I really didn’t know much about this man—the New York Giants football/broadcaster legend—though, of course, I knew who he was. While I was growing up, my father often spoke about Gifford …
One of the things I love about this author’s books is her immediate connection with the reader. Beth doesn’t need or use fancy, frilly words to draw us in. It’s all about story. And the way she communicates a story is sublime. In Crazy Little Thing Called Love, I expected a quick, happy read—light summer fare to satisfy my hankering …
Back-to-School season officially started over our way this morning. Not sure how I feel about that. You see, today ushered in a laundry list of “firsts” and “lasts.” First day as mama to a high school senior. Last first day of public school. First day of that brand spanking new back-to-school outfit. Last day to make that memory. First day …
I heard a lot of groans this week. Discouraged sighs that tugged at my heartstrings and tweaked my emotions. Maybe you were one of those people I heard. Were you? If you read Wednesday’s post then you know how I’ve dealt with some of the “noise” that’s threatened to upend. Still… Life and circumstances can rattle us. They can make …
I’ve always enjoyed being active on social media. I like to connect with like-minded folks. I like seeing what’s new in friends’ lives. While I’m not able to do it all (and still write), I like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and blogging. Recently, though, on some of the networks, I’ve noticed a trend. On some days, the trend goes in fits …
In the midst of our back-to-school hustle and bustle, the rat race of school prep, clothes shopping, and various appointments, it’s easy to get lost in the “noise.” As I shopped my socks off yesterday with our teenage daughter, some thoughts crossed my mind. That mannequin needs a head. Why does every store look the same? Where are the bargains—not …
