The summer of 2015 was supposed to be one of the best summers of my life. I had married my best friend, my girls were successfully matriculating at Sam Houston State University, and James and I were planning to travel across the American Southwest on a photo safari. Ah, the best laid plans of mice […]
Read More Summer of SerendipityMuch has been made here of late regarding remarks made by a presidential candidate about women, women’s bodies, and grabbing women by the private parts because “when you’re a star you can do that.” Asked about the offensive, insensitive, illuminating remarks, he pretty much brushed them aside, claiming they were not more than “locker room banter”. […]
Read More My StoryOk, all you fellow 50-somethings. I think we are at a point in our lives when we are just coming to “get” what is and isn’t oh, so important. Yes, money is important; we need it keep us healthy and comfortable. But equally, (if not more) important are family, friends, community, connection. We have come […]
Read More Fifty and Nifty!I have a birthday coming up. The last 2 years have been a real mix of Heaven and hell. Heaven = I’m madly in love with and married to my best friend; my daughters continue to amaze me with their hearts and souls; I have a group of friends who support me, make me laugh, […]
Read More Let Me Eat Cake!Good morning! It’s Saturday, y’all. And I don’t know about you, but I need a couple of days to rest my body. It’s been something of a physical week, and my poor back is feelin’ it! UGH! I’ve also been pretty introspective of late. You know, people pass in and out of our orbit every […]
Read More StoriesMy sister and I lost our mom this spring. Growing up, Mom was always practical, industrious, and resourceful. But she sure did have a whimsical side. When we were little she sometimes made us a very special meal: butter and sugar sandwiches. It wasn’t until years later that we realized that she probably made those […]
Read More Loss, Answers, and SerendipityEvery now and then I go through a sort of a slump. I go through a period of time where I forget my own value. I stop taking care of myself. I eat too much, stop exercising, and let my spirit go flaccid. In short, I kind of get depressed. This time it’s because I’ve […]
Read More Falling in Love Again…I love a man who loves the great outdoors. He sees his place in the world, feels his connection with nature, values the sanctity of life. And he shares it with me. I love a man who loves food. He takes moderation to an art form, creating meals that balance color, flavor, nutrients, and joy! […]
Read More My HusbandToday’s not been the best of days. It’s March, but the weather has been cold, wet, and promises to continue to be bleak. My body clock is screaming for wildflowers! My body is also screaming for health. I recently found out that I’ve got some chronic gobeldy gook going on, tho we don’t know exactly […]
Read More …Paved with Good Intentions……so I’m going to spend the rest of the afternoon listing things I love and am o! so grateful for! In no particular order: Old movies. My mom. Cary Grant. Audrey Hepburn. My beautiful daughters. Kathryn Hepburn. White daisies. Peachy-pink roses. Whimsy. My job. Creating. My dad. Homemade peanut butter cookies. Iced coffee. My dad. Being […]
Read More It’s 4:00 and I Ain’t Feelin’ So Great…
Hello Butterfly! 