#201…The FACTS…change

Never in a million years have there been more then 4 people in a FAMILY picture of where I came from, ok there was one with 1 person extra, another time an extra 2, but I had to travel to Poland to get those pictures except the original 4 had become only 2 and so Read more about #201…The FACTS…change[…]

#195…Trending Now…Editing

My best friend Marge Lavenburg, continually causes me problems. She has embedded in my mind…”simplify”. Her stinkin’ thinkin’ follows me around like a shadow. Knowing that garage sales start up in about 4 weeks has me shaking with the thrill of the hunt, but nervous that, that crazy woman is going to whisper “simplify…” and Read more about #195…Trending Now…Editing[…]

#194…He Delights in Us When We Draw Near to Him

I am ecstatic. I prayed believing, because I have always prayed about everything since the day I lost my baby son and I cried out to the Lord. Not to say I don’t have my problems like everyone else, but I am never alone….Sometimes the Lord has to carry me in His arms. And there Read more about #194…He Delights in Us When We Draw Near to Him[…]

#193…In Search of the Next Big Thing…A Spinet Piano

The best way to confront a “happy” husband in my house is to tell him in the morning, “we are having spaghetti tonight.”  If I really need to set the stage….I will have a can of tomato sauce and an unopened bag of angel hair spaghetti and an onion sitting on the counter next to Read more about #193…In Search of the Next Big Thing…A Spinet Piano[…]

#192…There’s Not Much Time Left To Rest…

  This is the sweetest time of the year for me, a quiet time to count my blessings, catching up on some books, cleaning out (editing my house, the magazine article said), trying new recipes…everything at my leisure. 5 Feb today. I’m good for 1 more week. Temps will be in the 50’s. In 2 Read more about #192…There’s Not Much Time Left To Rest…[…]

#191…-8 Degrees Outside, Rabbit Trailing

#1daughterconniesezthemagicwordsImissedmymamalet’sgoshopping! Having just returned from a road trip, it seemed the most logical thing for us to do. A few more days and I can paint some furniture in the garage, yes it has to be at least 50 degrees, so gathering ideas is good. Those decals fascinate me. I have to have visual ideas Read more about #191…-8 Degrees Outside, Rabbit Trailing[…]

#189…NO, Thank You

As most do, I also contemplate all the new changes that I’m going to make for the new year, but have finally given up on the physical fitness workout and dieting once and for all. Maybe not in my mind, but not committing verbally across my lips.  Yet it is so exciting to anticipate the Read more about #189…NO, Thank You[…]

#188…A New Year, 1st Snow

4 AM, just a dusting so far. A happy time. SNOW ALL DAY! Come on, this girl was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Take me home…city roads, lake effect……..Of course I don’t have to drive so it’s a wonderful day at home looking out the window at God at work decorating his palette. A minimalist, at Read more about #188…A New Year, 1st Snow[…]

#187…Sabbatical Concluded: Conclusions

Two years…have taught me……1)  All my giftings come from family I have never met. 2) Love is the ONLY way. 3) God is the new Santa Claus. I started this sabbatical in Nov. of 2019. My life had gotten sooooo busy, so filled with self made projects, club responsibilities, gardening, flood disasters and I needed Read more about #187…Sabbatical Concluded: Conclusions[…]

#184…Have You Sang Your Song?

I’m discovering my 3 adult granddaughters, all beautiful women! Each unique with different genes of all the grandparents they no longer remember. Some of their wonderful traits mingled with the bad stuff. One is  highly intelligent beyond her years. Another has the heart of my grandma and is loving and kind behind her facade, another Read more about #184…Have You Sang Your Song?[…]