Happy Friday, my friend! I hope you’ve had a great week and that you’re geared up for a restful weekend. Over our way, we’ve had rain or bouts of it nearly every day. Temperatures have been on the cool side, but next week promises sunshine and a warm-up. (Just in time for spring break!) Speaking of which, I’m stepping away …
What Guides You to Try Your Best?
Last weekend, our daughter’s school choir performed at a music contest. The kids worked hard. They practiced for months before the competition. Some students performed solos while others performed in larger groups. Our daughter was one of the altos in a sextet. As well as practicing with her school choir as a whole, she’d spent additional time after school practicing …
Coffee Break… Come On In!
Welcome! So glad you stopped by! Today I splurged—cyber coffee and tasty treats for everyone! *clink* Mmmm. There. Feel the love? Nothing like a little brain fuel to fire us up on this beautiful Friday—one of my favorite days of the week. It’s been rather hectic in my little Ozarks’ hub this week so today’s thoughts are brief. I’m mom …
Milestones
Recently our family celebrated some new milestones. Our daughter received her acceptance letter from the college of her choice! That same week, senior caps and gowns arrived. Yesterday we picked up senior pictures. We’re still in the process of sending out scholarship applications. And on and on it goes. Ahh. While thrilling, these milestones have left me breathless and a …
End of the Week Wrap-Up
Fried-daaay. Ahh! Today I’m doing a brief end of the week wrap-up. Raise your hand if you’re ready for the weekend. There goes mine. See it? This week has zipped by at breakneck speed. While I’m happy about that, to be honest, I’m a little worn-out. A little frazzled around the edges. Ever feel that way? Whew. So glad I’m …
The GIFT You Give Others
I’m a smiler. Always have been. I’m a see the glass half-full kind of gal. Even when our family navigated through a really tough season, I tried to find a bright spot. Some silver lining that made the endless struggles tolerable. I won’t sugar-coat it. Those five or so years were a trek in the desert. A time of intense …
Is it TIME to Refocus?
Sometimes I’m drawn to a familiar train of thought. It might be something I’m passionate about or it might be something I’m impressed to explore further. Maybe (probably) it’s God’s way of stirring my heart, prompting me to focus or refocus on what really matters. Lately, time seems to be the buzzword. Perhaps, it’s because I wish I had more …
Welcome to My Website Redesign
Welcome to my website redesign! I’m thrilled you stopped by! Cyber coffee for everyone! (Yes—three exclamation points. Please don’t hold it against me.) I’m so excited to share my new online home with you today. You may remember I mentioned a website refresh some time ago. While I adored my previous site, after almost five years and 600+ blog posts …
10 Things You Should Know About the Writing Life
Recently, a friend mentioned that she was thinking about writing—as in pursuing it as a career. “I mean, how hard can it be, right? I like reading books, and I’ve always wanted to write one. I believe I can do it.” Should I tell her? Should I prick that golden bubble of innocence with a cold, hard dose of truth? …
Winter Chill Have You Down? Relax! It’s Temporary.
After the holiday season, the next few months can seem like an endless dose of blah. There’s the Christmas high, then the post-Christmas afterglow. Around late January, though, many of us start counting the days until spring. Winter is just not our friend. Now, if you’re one of those folks who favors colder weather, fuzzy sweaters, and gray, cloudy days—my …