Water
I had the gift of growing up near an ocean. It both terrifies and soothes me. I’m not afraid to jump in or go on a boat far from shore where land is no longer in site. However, if I let my mind, I can...
View ArticleAnother Cup Please…….
I just poured myself another cup of coffee. Join me as I sip and ponder, music playing in the background, thoughts circling and swirling in the lyrics with a sense of assurance and breathing in and out...
View ArticleMeet and Greet Weekend
What a great way to meet new bloggers. thank you Mary for including me – https://maryaperez.com/2016/10/21/meet-and-greet-weekend/ The Light Breaks Through It’s the Meet and Greet weekend at The Light...
View ArticleThe Day I Met Ladd Drummond – aka Marlboro Man
Those of you who watch The Food Network on Saturday mornings will know of Ree Drummond, also know as The Pioneer Woman. She is a down-home kind of gal who cooks for cowboys and ranchers and kids....
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving
It’s Thanksgiving Day in America. A day to gather with loved ones and be thankful. And eat. I have to say Thanksgiving foods are my favorite! I am thankful for all of you who have followed this blog...
View ArticleO Christmas Tree – Around The Burg
My last Christmas in New Jersey was momentous. My daughter-in-law and my youngest grandson took me to a Christmas Tree Farm. It was magical in so many ways. That day was cold and cloudy and the back...
View ArticleDusty Dreams
There are about nineteen days left in 2016. I never make New Year resolutions, but I do always look forward to what may be in store for us/me in the upcoming new year. Ever an adventurer…… My future at...
View ArticleGoodbye 2016
How was 2016 for you? I can’t complain. The political stuff that filled my Facebook newsfeed was quite annoying and tiring. I really just want happiness on my newsfeed……live puppies safe at home, as...
View ArticleWordsmith
I love the word wordsmith. There are some words in the english language that I just enjoy saying and wordsmith is one of them. I never thought I was one until I read the Merriam-Webster Dictionary...
View ArticleOut With The Old…….
Here we are already five days into the New Year. I decided to take down the Christmas tree and all the decorations that go with that wonderful time of the year. Sigh. I hesitated. If you read my post...
View ArticleI Had a Hankerin’
I have recently changed my eating habits – to the better. It was and still is a major feat. But the results are awesome. Today I was craving a taste of sweet. Sweetness that was more than an apple....
View ArticleLife is Beautiful
We moved to this lovely mid-west town, affectionately known as The Burg, two and a half years ago. Little did we know that we would fall in love with this town and it’s people. Sure, it has it’s...
View ArticleBaking Time!
When the weather was still warm a dear friend dropped off several large and perfect peaches! I set aside a couple for immediate eating pleasure and then peeled and sliced the rest for the freezer and...
View ArticleThe Simple Things – Around The Burg
I have always loved nature. The wildlife especially. I love to look at images from around the world and feast my eyes on creatures I’ve never see. I love the diversity in this beautiful world. I...
View ArticleLove is the Key
This season of my life has been hard. I lost my best pup the beginning of November and then came to the close of semester as I wrapped up caring for our youngest grand daughter. I was grieving. Big...
View ArticleThe Pain of Writing
The title I came up with for this post is, well, I don’t know what it is. I was inspired by this image: I haven’t posted in a while. Is it writer’s block? That would be a good excuse for me. Is it...
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