Our house is a vortex of dizzying white noise Roaring industrial dryers and dehumidifiers upstairs downstairs conversation is a challenge...

There's significance in a name If you dive deep into your own name you'll discover a myriad of meanings, connotations, history and a...

An occasional bird gets trapped in my garage or home, especially in the spring when we leave doors and windows open. sometimes a little...

A genuine apology goes a long way hard? Yes worth the effort? Yes

The whole family was home last night We sat on the deck for hours talking about life bursting into side splitting laughter one comment,...

simple attention grabbing impactful Sometimes it’s the uncomplicated that merits more contemplation than does the flowery or lengthy Seth...

Jon Acuff posted the below on his IG account today. I glanced at it earlier but went back to read it again more thoroughly. because when...

One of the thought processes around creative writing is to write when inspired. If you have to think too hard about your content, then it...

Dreams are made of whispers nudges a tap on the shoulder Dreams are made of gold silver a gem worn on the finger Dreams are telling Not...

Great Carpet Layers arrived yesterday Hefty shears and contraptions secure and in place poised to clip bolts and spruce up my space It...

Yesterday was a great celebration of Mother's Day. I enjoyed being with Don, Cara, Eliza, Jordany, Mom and Dad. I missed Baker and...

Today is Mother's Day. Today is the anniversary of the passing of my dear mother-in-law. Today is the wedding anniversary of Christian...

Saturday There's not much better than the feel of a simple Saturday maybe the thrill of Friday night or the laze of a Sunday Saturday is...

Today the graduation festivities begin Eliza's grad party is tonight Sweet memories with friends and family Lots to do to get ready...

I’ve had a lot on my mind lately... good things... opportunities for growth. I’ve written on my blog for 84 days in a row and I’ve done 6...

Nobody likes a bully, right? I don't Bullying yourself through someone else's life makes it hard to form authentic friendships Most...

Flowers... One of my love languages A fairest delight Whether they be from my yard Mom's garden Fields of wildflowers or particular...

I went and saw Mom and Dad today. I like going on Mondays. Seeing them, chatting, and catching up is a highlight for me and a great way...

And you shall know peace When there seems to be no peace and the peace that you know Shall set you free Look up from your book Take your...

lounging on the floor a periphery intrusion spied head's up four on the floor nap over guttural growl whining back bone bristles a...