On a dark winter’s morning, she sits alone, snuggled deep inside a warm quilt, twinkling Christmas tree lights her only companion. In the stillness she cannot help but reflect on those things that are past and ponder that which is to come. In her quest to record her thoughts, she stumbles upon a book from Read More
Life in a small town presents many challenges, one of them being the purchase of consumer goods! I do not deny being Queen of Shopping, but nonetheless, being limited to Wal-Mart presents MANY difficulties. Let’s be honest, Wal-Mart is not known for quality goods. Read More
Summer seems to bring out the inner child in many of us; it takes us back to that time of innocence before the cares of adulthood were ours to bear. Who remembers riding bikes, swimming, and playing outside from sun up to sundown, stopping just long enough to eat? Or, summers spent camping, visiting grandparents, and going to Girl/Boy Scout, church, or 4-H camp? Summers of insect repellant, roasting s’mores, sleepovers, and NO SCHOOL!! Read More
At this stage in our lives, my husband does most of the grocery shopping, including buying beauty essentials for me. You know, the standard “must-haves” like shampoo, conditioner, hair spray, mousse, moisturizer, and so on. Do you want to know why he chose Aveeno? Read More
The phrase “Small Town USA” evokes a Norman Rockwellesque sense of the quaint, idyllic, sentimental portrayal of American life. Many small towns enjoy a unique community bond, the kind where everyone knows your name, your life story and would willingly jump in harm’s way to protect the members. Sounds charming, but downsizing from one area with a larger population to a much smaller one can be something of a culture shock. Read More
There are dog lovers, cat lovers, and the “oh not so much” people like me. I don’t hate animals; I just don’t love animals. I believe animals should be treated with care and compassion, but my life is no less meaningful without them. Or so I thought. Read More
Contact lens; a small circular plastic disc placed directly on the surface of the eye with the express intention of improving vision. Sounds so simple and yet…this particular wearer struggles daily. Maybe it’s just me. Read More
