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When You Want to See Yourself More Clearly {and a Giveaway!}
May 2nd
He finds me in the kitchen stirring jambalaya and adding parsley to the crockpot bowl. He sidles up next to me and almost whispers it,
“Guess what happened today, Mama?”
I turn to find his eyes flickering warmth like a good spring day and ask, “What happened today?”
“Well, I showed some of my drawings to my friend Harry, and he liked them! He said he thought I was a really good artist.”
I smile big and answer, “Well, that’s because you are a very good artist!”
He gives me a look that says You have to say that because you’re my Mama.
No son, I say it More >
When You Need Some Change Right Now Today
Apr 9th
Excuse me for being a little down today, folks, but the last 24 hours have brought me some extreme weather whiplash and I am not. a. fan.
Snow in April: now, that just ain’t right. {But I’m gonna whisper this complaint because we’ve been known to get snow in May and -?whimper -??even early June.}
I know a lot of places like to claim the if-you-don’t-like-the-weather-then-wait-a-minute-it’ll-change mantra, but I’ve never lived anywhere that does this in style like Colorado.
On a similar but different note, we were supposed to move this summer, but it turns out we are officially staying put. So far, I’ve More >
Because We All Need Someone Who Creates Light and Shows Us Ours, Too
Mar 1st
Rebecca and I stare transfixed by the Thomas Moran painting. I scout out the ceiling above in search of a light shining down, but there isn’t one. The light shines from the painting itself.?An early American artist best known for his paintings of the American West, Thomas Moran painted light and contrast in profoundly unique ways.
How does one use color and tools to create light such as this?
Not only did Mr. Moran posses an amazing talent for painting light, but he was also gifted at removing clutter from a scene so he could paint a landscape’s natural beauty. In the painting More >
When the Road to Your Dream Holds Unwelcome Views {and a giveaway}
Feb 4th
If you are stopping by from the lovely?Holley’s, let me swing the front door wide and say welcome! I can already tell you’re my kind of friend. If your day could use a bit o’ blue skies, please sit and stay awhile. I love meeting new folks! If you would like a little fresh air delivered to your inbox or reader,?feel free to visit here. I post 2 to 3 times a week, so I promise not to overwhelm you or your inbox. If facebook is more your style, you’re welcome over here.?
When my Air Force husband David received orders More >
When You and Your Dreams Need Wind to Sail
Jan 8th
A million times over, I would choose to be floating on water rather than down in it. I get cold easily and unless it’s above 95 outside, I don’t relish getting wet. That’s why paddleboarding is right up my alley. It allows me to be in the water without really being in it. In other words, I’m set up to enjoy all the ocean has to offer – sea breezes, salty air, ocean wildlife – but I stay dry.
Until I, ya know, fall off.
When we lived in Hawaii I couldn’t get enough paddleboarding. But there were three things I had to More >
Dear Me?
Sep 12th
Dear 18 year old me,
Do you mind putting down that Sweet Valley High book so I can share a couple things with you? And just so I know I have your undivided attention, might you turn off?Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, too??Older, still-bossy me wants to offer younger, up-and-coming you a glimpse into your future as well as some pat-on-the-back encouragement for where you are now.
This shouldn’t be too painful. Promise.
Just the 3 of us: Me, my oboe, and my hair.
Let’s just knock out the whole body image thing first, shall we? I know you dislike nearly everything about the way you More >
