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One woman's junk My brain is not a tidy place. My thoughts–and therefore my posts–are not easily categorized, so I find it necessary to create a holding place for the things that do not neatly fit into a specific category. Those are the posts you will find here–a bit of this and a bit of that.

Welcome Buddy: What to expect when adopting a dog

January 12, 2021 by Christie Hawkes 20 Comments
American Staffordshire Terrier mix puppy.

I am pleased to introduce the newest member of our family…drumroll please…meet Buddy! This was our first time adopting an animal. It was a new experience, made even more unusual by the need to social distance. In case any of you are considering adopting from a shelter  for the first time, I thought sharing my … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: dogs, pet adoption

Were any of us dreaming of a COVID Christmas?

December 15, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 26 Comments
Christmas mug and face mask.

When I first heard the words coronavirus and COVID-19 last winter, I couldn’t have imagined what was coming. Even when it hit closer to home, and we were personally affected by shut-downs and social distancing, I never dreamed we’d still be deep in the middle of a pandemic during the holidays. I’ve spent some time … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: COVID-19, holidays

How do you know when it’s time to get a dog?

December 2, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 22 Comments
Cavalier King Charles looking out the window.

My husband and I have a Thanksgiving tradition of watching The National Dog Show. It started by chance about six years ago. All of the children had other commitments, so we were treating ourselves to a night at the Grand America. We were enjoying the room and killing time until dinner, so we turned the … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: dogs, pets

Election Day in the United States

November 3, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 14 Comments
I voted stickers on the American flag.

Election Day in the United States. The big day is finally here. Does election day give you hope or fear? Maybe a little bit of both? #electionday #Ivoted #SoWhatNowWhat

Posted in: This and that Tagged: election, mindfulness, politics

60 before 60…and the drawing winners!

October 13, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 20 Comments
Collage of photos.

With my birthday last Sunday, I am now officially in the final year of my 50s. It’s really kind of hard for me to fathom…I have been on this earth for 59 years. How is that possible? Like all of you, I have had exhilarating moments, moments of pure joy, devastating moments, moments of unbelievable … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: birthdays, blogiversary, give-away, goals

5th blogiversary celebration give-away!

October 6, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 27 Comments
Confetti in a champagne glass.

Five years ago I published my first blog post. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. In fact, I hired someone to create the blog for me and somehow stumbled my way through those first several posts.  Along the way, I picked up some technical skills, thanks to advice from my fellow bloggers … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: blogiversary, give-away

When does a house become a home?

September 16, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 30 Comments
Living room.

My husband and I recently built a house in southern Utah, roughly 300 miles south of our primary residence. We wanted an escape from the cold, snowy winters without going so far that our family and friends couldn’t easily visit. The house is now fully furnished…well mostly…and we’ve stayed there several times for brief periods. … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: Southern Utah

Everything really is figureoutable: a real-life love story for Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 24 Comments
Family at the airport.

Once upon a time in a land not so far away, there lived a young woman who appeared to the world to be blessed by the Fates. She had her dream job, a beautiful new home, a hard-working husband, and three lovely children. Some would say she was living her happily ever after. But she … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: Everything is figureoutable, Love, Valentine's Day

To do and not to do

January 14, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 37 Comments
Tic tac toe with hearts.

I’ve been talking about my mom a lot lately, and today I’m going to do it again, but with a little twist. I hope you’ll bear with me. Today I’m sharing two practical tips that I took from the tasks that were required following Mom’s passing: one to-do and one to-don’t. To Do I have … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: declutter, goals, Love

Farewell sweet mother

December 31, 2019 by Christie Hawkes 31 Comments
Senior woman in front of a tree.

Joan Esther Rodgers Nokes September 22, 1938 – December 26, 2019 Joan Esther Rodgers Nokes—beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend—spent her final days on this earth surrounded by her loved ones before peacefully slipping away in the early morning hours following Christmas. Joan’s mortal body may be laid to rest, but her legacy lives on. … [Read more…]

Posted in: This and that Tagged: death, family, grief, mother
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