HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY “Top o the morning to ya!” | Corned beef sandwiches, green pints, Gaelic lilts… however you put your Irish on, it’s a day to appreciate the Emerald Isle ancestry and embrace the culture. I’ve never set foot in dreamy, lush Ireland, but I’ve known my fair share of folks of IrishContinue reading “Blog – March 2023”
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Blog – February 2023
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Elementary school days snippet and giggle. | Sharing colorful candy hearts with classmates or receiving a valentine was such silly fun. I remember my first childhood “crush” on a friend named Todd in 2nd grade. I walked over and gave him a peck on the cheek. He ran off crying. Confused, IContinue reading “Blog – February 2023”
Blog – January 2023
NEW YEAR | FRESH OUTLOOK Not sure about anyone else but I tend to exude a brighter attitude with a bit of pep in my step as the new year begins. Maybe it’s psychological knowing there are loads of days ahead to accomplish a few projects. Or better yet, perhaps it is the feeling ofContinue reading “Blog – January 2023”
Blog – September 2022
WORD | Contemplation | This fun watercolor illustration came to mind earlier this year when a period of self-reflection seemed fitting and healthy. During my leisure time of contemplation, a comfortable perspective surfaced and the healing began. Another recent event occurred which wasn’t life-changing but worth pausing for a minute. A simple milestone of sortsContinue reading “Blog – September 2022”
Blog – August 2022
End of Summer Blues or Bliss | Pretty wild, huh? It’s almost a blur since the summer is going so quickly. Does the end of summer bring on a sense of comfort knowing the school year lies ahead or is it more like a slow creep to unwelcomed shorter days? For me, I like seasonalContinue reading “Blog – August 2022”
Blog – July 2022
Independence Day (USA) Happy 4th of July! | For as long as I can remember, any fireworks show I’ve watched conjures up wonderful childhood memories of the old stadium in the North End of town. It’s where we gathered together as a community arriving early at dusk to get the best seats, then we’d waitContinue reading “Blog – July 2022”
Blog – June 2022
Summer Break Time School is out… so, now what?! | The end of the school session means graduation parties, vacation excursions, summer camp, swimming, BBQs, iced beverages, beach picnics, and road trips. As I toss around my own schedule, I am reminded that the dog days of summer zip by quickly but there was aContinue reading “Blog – June 2022”
Blog – May 2022
| Hello May… this post honors my dear sister, a terrific mom, grandmother, and a lovely woman who has meant so much to me. It is with a heavy heart that I share about my beautiful sister, Gay who passed recently at the young age of 67. It was sudden and it goes without saying,Continue reading “Blog – May 2022”
Blog – January 2022
*** NEW BOOK RELEASE *** The Case of the SMASHED WINDOW (Book 2, The BROOKE LYNN Mysteries) By Toby A. Williams | This gripping middle-grade novel is packed with deception, tension, and intrigue… you’ll be kept guessing until the very end! Brooke Lynn and Mike, the crime-solving 2-K Team have a new case to crack.Continue reading “Blog – January 2022”