Why in heaven’s name did Wide World of Sports ever go off the air? This was a wonderful program that occupied a good afternoon most every weekend of my youth. I looked forward to it each week and never missed an episode. I may have been a weird kid...
She calls me “My Sweetie.” Sometimes it’s “Baby.” Her chubby hand and dimpled knuckles pat my arm. I have loved being a grandmother to Mavis from the very first second I saw her red-faced in the delivery room, just like I knew I would, but I’m...
Have you seen that meme about “Be gentle with me this week, my emotional support Winter Olympics are over.” My husband and I were just talking about this yesterday. It is always a bit sad when the Olympics are over. The nation comes together to...
Deck to Page #18 Deck: Mindful Souls ‘Soul Bridges’ Category: Express = Share what makes you, you. Prompt: “What is something you’re secretly proud of achieving? The card asked: What is something you’re secretly proud of...
I have ADHD and Autism. I was diagnosed later in life (30) I’ve always struggled with certain everyday tasks. Finishing projects, deep cleaning, routine are all things that I find nearly impossible to keep up with honestly. As soon as I find a...
Our house has needed a new roof for quite some time. “Luckily,” we had some hail damage from a storm, and our insurance company decided we were deserving of a new roof and they would foot the bill. Praise be! As the day approached for when the new...
When my mom moved back to my town 3 years ago, I was elated. She had lived with my brother and his family for several years, hours away, and I had deeply missed her. I was thrilled to have her back around my girls and me, thrilled to think of things...
You might have seen the comment “Lavender soap theory” under some videos online recently and wondered what does it mean? Lavender soap theory comes from a book by Sarah J. Maas called Assassins Blade. The context directly has more to do with letting...
There was a time when I was known as Mary, as in Mary Poppins. I had everything in my handbag. EVERYTHING. Long days at cheer competitions, tournaments, recitals, you name it, I was prepared like a woman heading into battle with snacks. Carrot...
Books to Blogs #17 Book: One Question A Day for Positivity Date: February 16, 2026 Prompt: “What is the most beautiful thing you can imagine?” Some questions ask for a quick response. This one invites you to linger. When I first read, What...