Happy Anniversary August 29, 1959, sixty-seven years ago, was a hot summer day, the hottest that summer. It was the day my mom and dad got married in Lakeland, Florida, in a small Catholic church. Neither the church nor the Garden Club building, where they held the reception, had air conditioning. My husband’s parents were … More How An Unlikely Marriage Created A Legacy Of Love
Have you ever finished an enormous project and felt a sense of relief and accomplishment? I have, just a few weeks ago. A dream birthed six years ago is now reality. How It All Began I started writing about ten years ago. My two kids had graduated from college and moved away from home, and … More Why Completing An Important Project is Incredibly Rewarding
Words. We read them, think them, write them and speak them. We whisper them, sing them and shout them. We use them to encourage, hurt, comfort or simply convey information. Sometimes, they come easy. Other times, not so much. Did I Really Say That? One of my favorite emojis is the person with their eyes … More When You Have Trouble Saying The Right Thing
I just passed another major milestone. On August 14, 2014, five years ago, I sat down at my computer and typed out my first blog post. Five. Years. Ago. I still remember the day. My husband and I were at the beach. I was sitting in front of the window staring out at a turquoise … More The Stories Behind My Five Most-Read Blog Posts
Did you ever meet someone that you immediately felt a bond with? It’s almost like God sending you an angel. … More So Happy God Sent An Angel My Way
I’m excited to share my 100th post – things I’ve learned in the empty nest. I tried to think of 100 but came up with 10 instead. … More Ten Important Things I Have Learned Living in the Empty Nest – The 100th Post
Are you living in an empty nest or getting close to living in one? Do you know what you’re going to do next? Here are some ideas. … More How to Fill the Empty Nest
This week marks two important milestones in my life. As I write this, it is the beginning of the one-month countdown to my daughter’s wedding. All of the major decisions have been made. Invitations have been sent and responses are coming in. There are a few last minute details to attend to when I get to … More Time Flies When You’re Planning a Wedding and Writing a Blog
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