This pic was from G’s 40th birthday 12 years ago in Vegas. This dress is still hanging up in my closet. I can still wear it but it fits a bit differently because there’s a bit more of me to love nowadays. While I have given away several items over the years, I’m still hangingContinue reading “Inside Out”
Category Archives: gratefulness
Mom’s Last Gift
This is the 24th Mother’s Day that my mom has been away, and as I have shared before, these times are mostly happier than sad. Today, I’d like to think of the last gift that she gave me in her absence: independence. G and I dated for quite some time and Mom knew him andContinue reading “Mom’s Last Gift”
In Memory of Mike
Some time ago I wrote about how thankful I was for the existing friendships in my life. If I recall correctly, it was during the pandemic and it wasn’t lost on me how important it was to appreciate the special relationships because tomorrow isn’t promised. Last week, a group of my high school classmates celebratedContinue reading “In Memory of Mike”
Thanksgiving Random Thoughts
I’m thankful for new experiences. I’m grateful to have been able to quash the sometimes panicked voices in my head to overcome whatever the struggle was at the time. I’m thankful for being able to speak up for myself and others. I’ve learned over the years that if I don’t, I will become resentful andContinue reading “Thanksgiving Random Thoughts”
Step By Step
I don’t care much for heights. I’ve climbed Pinnacle Mountain a few times and I’ve never enjoyed it. I love to see my friends take pictures with their loved ones after they have climbed to the top, but I’ve always been too nervous. A few months ago I had the opportunity to fly in aContinue reading “Step By Step”
Choices Then and Now
On the way to and from church today, my mind wandered about the things that may have consumed my mother’s attention when she was my age. When she was 49, she was working as a substitute teacher in the Pulaski County Special School District, carting me from piano lessons in North Little Rock to UALRContinue reading “Choices Then and Now”
Happy Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day! Repost: The first year we were married, Greg arranged to have flowers delivered but they didn’t arrive until the next day. It was such a let down and I was so upset that I wrote the florist and told them that they ruined our first Valentine’s Day. Maybe that was a bitContinue reading “Happy Valentine’s Day”
Here’s to More “Happy” Days
I can count on one hand the times that I have hosted my family on a holiday. Mainly because I don’t enjoy cooking holiday food (or much more than breakfast food if I’m totally honest). It’s also because once when I hosted, I felt tension in my home amongst a few of my guests, andContinue reading “Here’s to More “Happy” Days”
Random Thoughts on Gratitude (and other stuff)
A year ago I shared this on social media, and it is still relevant today. 1. Over the years I have received some really thoughtful gifts and some not so great gifts. I have always tried to take into account that the giver had good intentions and I need to thank them. There’s an artContinue reading “Random Thoughts on Gratitude (and other stuff)”
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