My friend, Brooke, and I had a discussion a while back about if “you” are someone who thinks in the … More
Tag: Celebrate Life
Winter Retreat – 3 & ‘23
Personal winter retreat number three (I think) in the books! And, let me just say, “WoW!!” My heart is celebrating! … More
Wienie Roast—cancelled!!
NOTE: See previous article entitled, “Rest Extended” for the preface to this piece. Beginning a few years back, we have … More
Celebrate Rest
This subject has been on my heart and mind so much that I went back through my archives and was … More
Discover a New Calm
Trying something new can be nerve-racking depending on just how new it is! Getting out of our comfort zones takes … More
New Page: “Grandma Cory”
I invite you to celebrate with me the life of my Grandma Cory. I have added a new page to … More
New Page: Millstone Church
“Millstone Church” memories have been added to “The Sunnyside of Life” Memoir. As usual, you can find this by using … More
New Page: Winters in West Virginia
I’m excited to have added a chapter to my “Sunnyside of Life” memoir of sorts. You will find this by … More
Clearing the Clutter
“Clutter causes stress.” That statement is something I heard my mom say a long time ago that really stuck with … More
Friday December Fun
Ugly Christmas Sweater Day at work, along with the special [occasional!] Tea Bar stop equaled an “ELF” tea and a … More
The Heart of Mary ~AND~ Martha
“As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman … More
Gotta Be Me
“I think you’re going through a mid-life crisis,” said someone to me one day in the midst of a difficult … More
The Simple Life
As I was reading a list of accomplishments of the CEO of the company I work for, I thought, “Wow!” … More
The Gift of Today
Planning is My Favorite!
🖊📒Planning is my favorite❣️😄 Often, it calms me to have a plan; however I have learned to plan with flexibility. … More
A Christmas Letter
A personal note of cheer from our house to yours! I hope this letter finds you blessed and grateful, and … More
Sounding the Battle Cry
I’m not one to want to get into controversial conversations, but that is not to say I don’t have an … More
Imperfectly Perfect
There are times in life when things aren’t as we hoped. There are times when we want things to go … More
Live Fearlessly! (??!)
Refrigerator Photos *NOTE: I found this article already written in my notes from several months earlier, but never published. As … More
‘Defeating Defeat’— “for such a time as this.”
Have you ever ended your day with a feeling of defeat? Well, if you’re anything like me, you have— on … More