We often talk about the example we set for our children and grandchildren. That’s important indeed, but let’s not forget that children can also be good examples for us—without even trying. I recently read this lovely post from Donna at Retirement Reflections about lessons she learned from her three-year-old grandson. Today I want to focus…
Since I announced last month that I would be refocusing my writing efforts on my novel, I have received an editorial assessment of my first draft from a professional editor with years of experience working for well-known agencies. The opening and closing paragraphs of her assessment were glowing: It has been an absolute pleasure to…
Believe it or not, another month has gone by, and it’s time to check in our summer bucket lists. If there’s anything left that you want to do before fall, now is the time! Here’s my list, along with updates on my progress. Health and fitness 1.Go on at least three EMI Health wellness hikes…
This is my first gratitude post since discontinuing Friday Favorites. Looking through the photos I’ve taken in just the past 2-1/2 weeks, I can see it will be a challenge to cram a month’s worth of wonderful into one post. I will do my best. This month I tried combining favorite moments into collages. Next…
As this post publishes, I am on my way home from four glorious (I’m sure) days spent with my children and grandchildren at beautiful Bear Lake. So it seems appropriate that I should select a rewind post that’s all about the joys of grandparenting. So, without further ado, here it is. This post was originally…
I’m on vacation this week, but rather than leave my blog bare, I chose to share a previous post, which I hope you will enjoy again or for the first time. I first published this post on 01/09/2016, just three months into my blogging adventure. I needn’t have worried; somehow I’ve managed to keep talking…
Happy Friday friends! This week was truly fabulous for me, with the highlight being a return to Hawkes Landing after an 8-week absence. Hawkes Landing was just as beautiful as ever. Thanks to Mother Nature for the perfect weather with just enough cloud cover to make a pretty picture. Thank you to our kind neighbors…
Not long ago, I posted some tips for getting better at dealing with change. I didn’t tell you there would be a test. Beginning in August, I am rolling out some changes to this blog. “Deal with it.” via GIPHY I jest, of course. Dealing with changes to my blog won’t require huge coping skills…
Summer is one third of the way over. (Say it a’int so!) Time is slipping by quickly, so we better check in on our Summer Bucket List to make certain we do the things we really want to do before it’s over. Here’s my list, along with updates on any progress. Health and fitness 1.Go…
Happy Friday friends! This week has been an emotional one around here, as I’ve already talked about. Amid the sorrow, there has been much joy. I have always loved butterflies, but since Bryan’s death, they have come to have special significance, as I described in a Facebook post shortly after he passed: This morning, I…
