A New Day Is Dawning
I feel it necessary to apologise to you, dear reader. Things have been crazy and I have been neglecting to write to you, but I promise that I have not forgotten you. The thing is, I have been busy...
View ArticleTwelve Days of Christmas on a Budget
I really love holidays, and Christmas is my favorite. The best part is making presents for my friends and family and watching their joy in receiving them. The first Christmas I was dating my hubby I...
View ArticleWord of the Year
It seems like every year we are pushed to make New Year’s resolutions. Everyone is doing it and you should too because you need improvement, or else. I am picturing a 4-inch tall Egyptian slave driver...
View ArticleFirst Quarter Review 2016
We are just three months into 2016 and it has already been quite a year. As always my word of the year – Refocus – has been more of a challenge than I anticipated. The point of refocusing was to take...
View ArticleThe Vacation Begins at Cheboygan State Park
This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Pure Michigan It is that time again. Warmer days are ahead and it is time to plan summer outings and camping trips. Michigan State Parks are taking campsite...
View ArticleRugged Van Riper State Park
This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Pure Michigan This is absolutely one of my favorite Michigan State Parks. It has a rugged beauty that is beyond compare. It is amazing how beautiful this state...
View ArticleIt’s Planting Time Again
The snow and frost have finally stopped (we hope!) and things are growing strong. This is one of my favorite times of the year. Everything is fresh and green. We can finally get our hands dirty, tuck...
View ArticleI Miscarried And I Can’t Tell Anyone
Our dearest Baby, Please know that we love you and wanted you very much. We tried for over a year to have you. I even quit my job so the physical strain wouldn’t continue to keep you from us, despite...
View ArticleAnother Loss, A New Lesson
Most of a year has passed since I posted about losing our baby Shiloh through miscarriage. It has been a long, hard several months. We have grieved hard and enjoyed some good things. I wish I had a...
View ArticleOn Blight
I feel like this is becoming more and more a year of blight. On my garden, of my body, in my soul, around the world. Like the life is draining out and I am powerless to stop it. I lived it so long that...
View ArticleTimes of Transition
I feel like I’m on the verge of something. Like inspiration is just out of my reach but so, so close. I see things and there is this weird spark of inspiration/recognition, but then it is gone. This...
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