My hidden talent.  If I tell you, it won’t remain hidden. 

Seems like I held her little six pound, fifteen ounce and eighteen inch long little body for the first time yesterday. But it wasn’t. It was a long long time ago.  Today is her birthday. And she is skydiving. Lord help me let her land safely. Madison lives her life and she lives it to … More She’s twenty-two today, how did that happen? 

My biggest regret.  Well I can’t say it was my divorce after seventeen years because my daughters are the best part of us. Or, ‘what we were’ that I wouldn’t change.  Ever.  I could say that it was my college choice. I ended up doing more technical/licensing school then classroom lectures. Dental assistant moved to … More Day 25

What attracts me in love.  Surprises. Someone going out of their way just to see me smile or to just do something for me. But keep it simple please. The art of humor. You have to know how to laugh.  Gestures, when my husband places my keys in my purse because I’m getting a ride … More Day 24

If I won the lottery.  Ugh the varieties are endless, charities, cancer research, build churches, funds to stop human trafficking, travel the world, trust funds for kids. Buy a YACHT! Makes me think a million things.  To win the lottery is dream, and dreams are something I don’t invest in.  So for now, I pray to do … More Day 23

My worst habits.  My husband would say, picking off my freshly painting nail polish! 😊 I would say my biggest one is letting my self worth hit the floor. And that’s a pretty easy thing to do. I have had to work hard at remembering that my self worth does not come from others, it … More Day 22

What makes me sad.  Humanity. 

What makes me happy.  Really it just takes peace within, if I have a settled mind, a settled soul, when I feel no anxiety, no stress, no worry. I am happy.  Now I know you’re thinking yeah right! No anxiety and no stress might be reachable but no worries? No way. Well, let me share … More Day 20

My favorite movie.  Um okay wow. This is not an easy one, especially for me since I am a total movie buff. But I’m going to give it the ‘good ol college try’ to nail it down to one. As they fly through my head I have images of them all. Mr. Darcy finally admitting … More Day 19

A photograph of myself.  I don’t like photos of my face to be honest, I’m also not a “fisher” for compliments. Sounds stupid to some but in my life I’d rather show my heart than my face. I really am not the selfie type without filters and about 28 retakes, so I found this one … More Day 18

Thoughts on education  Well I am a Jill-of-all-trades kinda woman. Always have been, tried something, succeeded and then became bored. So I moved on. Never really settling for one particular field. I’ve enjoyed my journeys. I’ve heard stories, have stories to tell, and stories yet to make.  I love my life. I would not change … More Day 16

Grateful. Today spent the day with my daughters. Daughters that I have raised (and still am at times) to honor their parents. Today they both did a beautiful job. During our brunch I told them one day (hopefully far far away) I won’t be here. And all they will have is each other. Respect and kindness … More Grateful

Where will I be in five years?  The only place I want to be is here. I want to be present.  I don’t live for tomorrow, for as the Bible tells us worry about today, tomorrow will bring its own worries. So I live to be present. To be in each moment. Sure I look forward … More Day 15. Mother Day. 💐

3 healthy habits Healthy habits for me are always about food, diet, or an exercise regimen. Sure all that is important but what about the soul? What about the mind?  My first healthy habit; prayer. I am a very firm believer in the body does what the mind believes. Being grateful, content, happy and helping … More Day 14 ( a day late) 

I was given time to relax.  I was given moments of stillness to slow down.  I was given a blank piece of paper and a stick of graphite  I could read what I wanted.  I could write what I wanted  I could scroll for hours if I wanted.  I could pray.  I could feel the … More Finally equals gratitude 

Top 10 favorite foods (in no particular order here)  1. Red meat. Oh baby. Organic is my choice.  2. Mexican. You can not go wrong with Mexican.  3. Seafood! I love seafood! Mussles are a lovely combination with crushed tomoatoes fresh garlic and a crisp Sauvignon Blanc.  3. Tiramisu. Just lovely. With an espresso and a … More Day 11

My favorite childhood book.  This is one I had to actually reach out to my parents for. I always remember reading Where the sidewalk ends by Shel Silverstein but for any particulate one, I’m not quite sure. I mean sure I loved all of the Dr. Suess books. I made sure my daughters owned them … More Day 12

The best trip of my life… Any trip I take down memory lane to when my girls were little. Not believing how fast time flies, and I would give anything to re-live some of those moments. 

What’s in my bag… Just about everything. My planner. Oh my Lord how I love my planner!!! Other than my wallet I have an entire clutch nestled in the bottom of my bag that is filled with lip paraphernalia. Lipsticks and liners barely used, a plethora of chapsticks overly used, lip gels, stains, and glosses … More Day 9

My five current goals 1.  Improve finances (isn’t that everyone’s number one?)  2. Get both of my daughters further situated in their college courses.  3. Get the boys through middle and high school.  4. Become a marriage mentor in my church.  5. Finally take a Honeymoon!!! 

My biggest fear…. Not much to say here, I love my husband and he is my life, but the loss of a child keeps me awake at night, and consumes my days.

My proudest moment That’s a tough one, I have so many big and small. The small always meaning the most of course. I have had proud moments regarding my daughters and their accomplishments, again big and small. With Madison {Madi} I see her right now making all of these grown up decisions after she has done … More Day 5

My five favorite songs.. As though I am to only list five, this has  become a difficult task at that. I will say that any jazz, Frank Sinatra and Paolo Nutini are all my absolute loves.  But these listed below are a few that will never leave my heart.  Top of the list, Sittin’ on … More Day 7

My dream job. Well, I’m pretty much borderline medical anyway you look at it. Truthfully I’ve wanted to end my medical career in hospice the day I became an EMT. The first time I saw what and who hospice was, I was sold! I was on the hospice floor in a local hospital transferring a … More Day 4

My favorite quote is not something easy to just jot down, but more of a series of small collections of life lessons that have touched me in some way. When I was going through my divorce of a 17 year marriage I became lost in a sense. I suddenly didn’t know who I was anymore. But the … More Day 3

20 facts about myself. I swear like a trucker, drink like sailor and love like tomorrow will never come. My middle name Anne came from my Fathers’ grandmothers name, Anastasia. I have two of the most beautiful young women as daughters (no, I’m not bias at all) who rule my world. I also raised my … More Day 2