Cookies, Coffee, the Kitchen & Me

Have you ever given a mouse a cookie?  No, not seriously given a mouse a cookie, who would want to do that – YUCK!  Let’s back up for a minute.  Have you ever read the book “If you give a mouse a cookie”? It is a wonderful tale about what occurs after you offer a mouseContinueContinue reading “Cookies, Coffee, the Kitchen & Me”

Add Title

Start writing… Well, that is what the page said anyway… “Add Title” “Start Writing”… so let’s see, now that I have added and title and started writing perhaps this will go somewhere? Who knows… perhaps it will even become a blog and help me find my way back to blogging again. Archery Arrows You see,ContinueContinue reading “Add Title”

Who is Driving Your Car?

My family recently completed some car shopping. Now, you probably need to know that I am not a fan of car shopping, and if ever there was a time not to car shop… well that would be now. Selections are almost non-existent as most car dealers have almost empty lots. But for some odd reasonContinueContinue reading “Who is Driving Your Car?”

Turning the Kaleidoscope

Today’s blog is a slightly different perspective, stay with me though and hopefully you will glean something helpful in these words. A Kaleidoscope Life… the concept is that if you turn the kaleidoscope even slightly you change the picture. So, if we apply that concept to our lives… if you change something even slightly youContinueContinue reading “Turning the Kaleidoscope”

Time, Where Did You Go?

Greetings Friends!  I hope you are well.  I have had a busy summer, and so, I wrote a little less.  But I have missed you and it is time to get back into a routine.  I work as a School Counselor, which means my summers are all my own. For the most part, I getContinueContinue reading “Time, Where Did You Go?”

Joyful Journeys

I enjoy taking photographs; it is somewhat of a hobby of mine.  I have learned a great deal through my hobby.  Recently, I became aware that one of my greatest lessons was just to enjoy the moment and just to get out and about. You know, more into the world in which I live.  IContinueContinue reading “Joyful Journeys”

Cherishing the Moments

I recently had the opportunity to travel with my parents back to my hometown. We all now live several hundred miles from where I grew up, so it took us a couple of days to make our journey. Our trip brought me back to a truth I believe in – life really is much moreContinueContinue reading “Cherishing the Moments”

A Water Mindset

I’m drinking a glass of ice water while I type this. I really like ice water, although I am pretty sure that is unimportant information. As I was drinking my water though I started thinking about the water in the glass. My glass is about half full. It started out full, but I have drankContinueContinue reading “A Water Mindset”

Becoming a Difference Maker

Earlier this week, I watched an interview with a retired professional basketball player.  He discussed many things, but the thing that stood out to me was the story of his childhood and of his intended legacy.  He was raised in a poverty situation by his mother and grandmother.  The was no mention of positive malesContinueContinue reading “Becoming a Difference Maker”

Enjoying the Days of Wildflowers

I am so excited about the coming of summer! I just want to be outside. I am tired of being inside, I am tired of winter, I am tired of the cold, I am tired of COVID and I am tired of masks. But I love spring and I am so happy about the comingContinueContinue reading “Enjoying the Days of Wildflowers”