Last week I shared my WOTY, (word of the year) in a post where I lamented about needing MORE. When you scroll through the following post, you might wonder WHAT I could possibly want more of, but if you go back and read the previous post, I think you will understand. 2021 was both challenging …
Let’s Talk About the R Word
I decided many years ago that if I felt compelled to make RESOLUTIONS at the beginning of a new year, the last one must have sucked and things need to change. I also gave up on having a WOTY (word of the year) as I believe that I have my act together for the most …
A Christmas Controversy – the Fruitcake
Before you roll your eyes and start making door-stopper jokes, listen up. The fruitcake comes from very impressive beginnings. Did you know that the origins of the Fruitcake date back to Roman times and it is considered to be the first power food? Source Move over acai berries! That's right, the fruitcake was used to …
Christmas Around Our House
Deck the Halls December is my favorite month of the year. It is filled with hope and promise and generosity in ways that far exceed commercial adaptations. It is when we express our love for one another in ways that range from simple and heartfelt to extraordinary and excessive. Our circumstances may have changed (lingering …
Giving Thanks – November Recap
Fair warning, this is going to be a long and photo-intensive post. I had planned to break it into two separate posts, but time got away from me and I didn't pull it together in time. Personally, I think that is a good thing since getting caught up in living is generally healthier than having …
Picture Retirement 