Sweet Friendship

Sweet Friendship

When was the last time you were ridiculously ridiculous with your friends? For some of us, it was last weekend while others might not be able to recall a time at all. My daughter has two friends whom we lovingly refer to as the Sugar Sisters. They earned this group...
Joy

Joy

As a noun, the definition of joy is a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. As a verb, the definition of joy is rejoice. My daughter is a joyful person. Well, except for her mornings — it takes a bit to shake off the crabbiness of having to get out of her cozy bed...
Old Wooden Chairs

Old Wooden Chairs

Now that I’m in this minimizing mode I have to ask if the chairs belong in our “clean” home. I caught myself examining the chairs from a different point of view. The chairs are both white and chipped in various spots showing layers of different paint...
My Happy Place

My Happy Place

The cabin is my happy place. It is so peaceful to me—despite the added tasks that get added to the to-do list. Things break or need painting. Rodents claim their space on your property. There is constant shuffling of bins and coolers back and forth on a weekly basis....
Upside Down

Upside Down

I just want to stay in bed. It’s Saturday morning and 20 degrees outside. On top of the fact that it’s the weekend, I was out with the neighbors last night — which means I’m extra tired and my body is a little upset about what I consumed during the party. Still, I...