Time for prolific writing season, Blogtober, Vlogtober and Countdown to HallowThanksChristweengivingmas. September flew by and once more I did not got get anything done that I wanted to get done. I really need to get out of these doldrums, this depth of despair feeling. Can Seasonal depression start this early? Am I depressed? I don’t … Continue reading It’s October – Annual Happy Apple Farm Trip
…and Just like that August is over. The ‘Ber months have arrived once again. (September, October, November and December - all end in “Ber). Summer is winding down, school is back in session, pumpkin spice lattes have arrived and decorating the house for Fall, Halloween and Christmas has begun for some - especially crafters. Apple … Continue reading Let The ‘Ber Months Begin
What is a New York Minute? I don't know.... is it fast? Is it slow? I guess a New York minute is a fast period of time. Although, it has been a long period of time since I have wrote a blog - it feels like time has sped by. Someday, I want to visit … Continue reading It’s Been a New York Minute
Today starts the #100DayProject. The basic premise of the 100 Day Project is to create something for 100 Days. Create? Yes… anything… a poem, a song, play an instrument, scrapbook, draw, make a card, take photos. Just create for 100 Days. This year my theme for the100 Day Project - is to become happy again. … Continue reading 100 Days of Being Happy
So Valentines Day has come and gone. Half the stuff I wanted to do for Valentines Day, I never did get done. Mainly because of these stupid migraines that keep plaguing me. I'm not complaining - but they lay me up for a few days. Anyways, I did get a few cards made featuring the … Continue reading Stampin Up and Other Stuff
Wait! Recently, I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I have been prediabetic for over 25 years, except for the years I was working out everyday for 5 days a week. I lost 115 pounds by doing restrictive everything diet - no gluten, no dairy, no sugar, no processed foods, no soy, etc. Then came … Continue reading Wait! Stop. Reverse. (Type 2 Diabetes)
Today is National Compliment Day. Who knew there was such a day? The website said that “giving or receiving a compliment can boost happiness and confidence,” and who can’t use a boost of happiness and confidence? This is for you all - You are the best and you are totally and wholly appreciated for reading … Continue reading Compliments and Inspiration
I read 41 books in 2022 - not bad. I read 39 books for the #52WeekBookChallenge. I really enjoyed this challenge of reading a book and fitting it into one of the 52 prompts. Here are the books I rated 5 star books from the books I read last year. 1. All the Light We … Continue reading 5 Books I Read in 2022 that I Rated 5 Stars
I would put all my ducks in order but I’m worried I would get trampled to death by ducks. Goodbye 2022 In 2022: Our grandson Zac was born Davids brother passed away traveled to Payson, AZ for David's brothers memorial service survived a cold, bronchitis, a UTI, a sinus infection, colonoscopy and endoscopy started having … Continue reading Goodbye 2022 – Hello 2023
Today is my birthday. I am 57. There I admitted to how old I am… and I am not ashamed . I have made it to 57. I am pushing 60. I feel I have arrived. I have got the wisdom of the past. I can be included in some senior circles now. Not that … Continue reading Another 365 Days Around the Sun
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