Welcome, friend! Delighted you stopped by! Well, I don’t know about you, but we’re still in busy mode over our way. Last week, we celebrated a niece’s high school commencement, and this week we kicked things off with another graduation—that of our favorite eighth grader (different niece, same family). In addition to graduations, we’ve had end-of-school-year activities and other commitments. …
Ever had those days where everything bad that could happen does? The weed trimmer quits. The ac unit goes out. Your car won’t start. The words won’t come. The diagnosis stinks. And that’s just for starters. And once the ball gets rolling, maybe it goes from bad to worse. We’ve all experienced those restless, joy-strapped days where nothing seems to …
As is always the case, our time on earth is marked by seasons—those God-crafted moments by which we measure the ebb and flow of life and all we hold dear. Some seasons are harsh and unending. Others are more forgiving, punctuated by subtle joys and fleeting sorrows. Then there are those springs—those magnificent days of glory and sunshine—that totally upend …
Ahh. Friday. Has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? It should—it’s almost the weekend! To kick things off, let’s indulge in the above goodies. *munch* *munch* *munch* There. Feel better? Now that the sugar’s kicked in, let’s visit! Things have been a little hectic over my way. If you’re a newsletter subscriber, you understand why. May’s shaping up to …
As we mature (sounds better than “age”), we come to realize certain truths about ourselves. We also see the world around us in a different light. We remove our rose-colored glasses and view life through a new lens, often re-evaluating goals, duty, balance, and things that we believe matter. While our core values may be the same, how we approach …
Welcome, friend! It’s a great day in the Ozarks! I pray all is well over your way. (If the jury’s still out on that, stay with me.) Today we’re digging deep in the archives and pulling out some encouraging faves because, let’s face it, encouragement is something we can all use. As you know, my blog topics often include regional …
Today’s post is one I’ve put off. I’ve shoved it to the back burner in favor of sunshine and light. In short, I’ve dodged the elephant in the room. I’ve resisted going there. Because I created this blog as a source of encouragement, my goal—first and foremost—is to uplift and inspire. It’s your safe place. Somewhere you can come and …
Yep. There they were again. Tall, regal, and practically smirking, those white-crowned devils mocked me. I slugged back a swig of coffee and marched toward the kitchen. “I guess you saw them.” “Saw what?” God love him. Didn’t he know? Didn’t hubby realize that all his hard work was for naught? That they were not only back, but they’d multiplied …
When writers work from home distractions abound. (I see your heads nodding.) We care for our families, care for our homes, chauffeur kids, tackle laundry, prepare meals, and handle the day-to-day affairs that go with the territory. We also field infringements on our time from outside sources. Those come by way of well-intentioned friends and family who may not realize …
Friday—at last! Who’s ready to sing the Friday Song? (You may remember I talked about that here.) If you’ve visited my little niche for very long, you’ve probably sensed a theme in many of my Friday posts. Fridays are generally my wind-down days. I like to smile, kick back, and pay it forward with some delightful, encouraging snippets just for …
