I Love Thanksgiving!

I really don’t think anyone has a clue how much I love the Thanksgiving holiday. It is a combination of … More

Settling in to (Sweet) Summertime

We have rounded the corner, and summer is here! An earlier article this year, dropped a little hint that spring … More

“But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they … More

Fairly recently, I had a run-in with sickness. I didn’t get tested to see exactly what I had, but I … More

I am exhausted…but in practically the best possible way. It’s Christmas Day here at the Hornsby House, and our major … More

Last night, we went to the theatre to watch the new movie, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” When I worked … More

The Fourth is upon us. I know some who read my blog may not be from the United States (and, … More

[Cue music.] “It’s Christmas time in my hometown! There’s a happy feeling goin’ all around…” I hope there’s a happy … More

[Written: Monday, December 18, 2023] As I woke up early on this last Monday morning before Christmas, the thrill of … More

With Steve’s recent bicep and tendon tear and subsequent surgery, I had to be his chauffeur for a few weeks … More

Grief is a funny thing. (funny, as in odd) Saturday, was a jolly day with decorating, family time, and game … More

Over my life, I have been in a bad habit of over-explaining myself far too often. Granted, there are times … More

As I was thinking about a Christmas devotional to read this year, the thought occurred to me to write one … More

As this Thanksgiving Day brings to a close the fall season, and whisks in—full force—the Christmas season, I take a … More

Recently, I had the privilege to talk to a group of ladies about heritage. Side Note:My personality is such that … More

“As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman … More

A personal note of cheer from our house to yours! I hope this letter finds you blessed and grateful, and … More

During Christmas one year, I decided to try to post something “Christmasy” for 25 days on my Instagram. I debated … More

I don’t have a new planner. I don’t have a new kitchen calendar. I don’t really have new goals or … More

My son looked at my full-sized (but not too big) Christmas tree covered with homemade ornaments from when he and … More