Back when I first started blogging (2005) I used to pick a theme for the year and then blog to track how well I held to the theme. Sort of like a New Year's Resolution, but not quite. One year I decided to refrain from shopping for other than absolute needs (that lasted until January …
#54
My mother would be unhappy that I am so free to post my age. Another birthday has come and gone - another year ahead. I feel blessed to celebrate every year. I think of how I feel now, edging on my mid-50’s and I still feel youthful. I still feel alert, focused, decent energy. I …
Nostalgia and failing eyesight…
I absolutely LOVE a good nativity scene. It's probably my favorite decoration I see when I visit others' houses this time of year. It is a reminder of why we're here, celebrating Christmas in the first place. Years ago, maybe somewhere around 2006'ish Provo Craft (which doesn't even exist today) had a lovely little 11-piece …
Ornament Party Success…
This past Friday night I held my 3rd annual holiday party, an ornament exchange. I used to hold these back in Colorado, but when I moved to my new neighborhood here in the South, another lady had already begun the tradition. It was fun to attend her party and pocket some new ideas. When Evelyn …
Making new memories…
Thanksgiving 2023 has been filled with such great moments. So many things to be thankful for. Family, friendships, food, and an unexpected phone call. Our company gives us a 1/2 a day closure most days before a national holiday. Wednesday was one of those appreciated gems. It allowed me, guilt-free time to go spend with …
Feeling the Season…
I don't know if it's been the lingering effects of the world shut-down due to Covid, or that we moved to a place where snow is just not a thing, but the last few years I have not much felt "in the spirit" when the end-of-year holiday season came along. This year feels different. Kenzie …
How things can change…
I have no regrets about picking up our life and moving from Colorado to the South. I love it here. This is more home for me than any other place I think I've lived, including my birthplace. My heart has been mostly full to the brim since our arrival, except for one little tear. That …
It’s been fun…
On the heels of my Chicago travels I came home sick. Felt great right up until I got in the car on Saturday morning. My throat felt like I had a little drainage going on. By the end of the ride I felt exhaustion and sinus pressure set in. By Sunday I felt like death …
A visit home…
About five years ago I was leading a growth group at church. On the first night a woman walked in. She was very quiet. She had blond wavy hair, bright blue eyes and she was wearing a Cubs shirt. When the night wound down and we were all walking out, I stopped and asked her …
Shrinking Shay 