She hasn't always been sure of love and the sentiments of Valentines.   It seemed to her it was a made up holiday; one where you forced love upon unloving things. Hearts were repelling, as was the color pink.… Continue reading

Today I sit with the date December 4th and how 18 years ago I began my journey of leaving my family and church.   I discovered I was brainwashed and how my perception of reality was gravely affected by abuse… Continue reading

  I have listened to this podcast a few times and appreciate hearing other families talk about how their personalities were formed in survival and how that impacts their lives when they are older. What I loved the most is… Continue reading

So today began the task of writing labels for My Storyline quilts.  I have misplaced my book – the one I had made in 2012 -however, I can go online and look at it. I have three different versions of… Continue reading

Mothering is one of the few jobs we receive zero training for, and one that has the most impact on our family.  There are so many ways we can get this wrong.  Mothering carries our nature, our nurture and all… Continue reading

I am in the final stretch heading into retirement. I survived my last crazy package season at the post office and now watch as the last few weeks quickly pass by.   My final work day is January 24th –… Continue reading

Have you ever heard the term Past Year Review and how you can use it? Tim Ferriss's podcast reminded me of this today   Here are the transcripts explaining Past Year Review and how you can use this past year… Continue reading

When hanging up ornaments with my granddaughter, we excitedly found our favorites.  She loved one that was handmade by a friend of mine.  I love the ones with pictures of the kids when they were young.  I also love the ones… Continue reading

Family holidays are here. Where family gather, memories shared and new ones created.  And, for the estranged – there is a disjointed halting engagement with these days.   The heart of the estranged has two chambers – the old broken… Continue reading

Back in April I ordered a Mod Bike – the Berlin – an Electric Assist bike.  It has been backordered and then backordered again and again. It finally arrived on Saturday, in the middle of our camping weekend. I was… Continue reading