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.
There are so many wonderful things about being a grandparent: obviously, the spoiling, the cuddling, the adventures, and the sleepovers. One thing I especially love is hearing the delightful things that come out of their mouths. Remember that show “Kids Say the Darnedest Things?” Well, if you have grandchildren, you know it’s true. Last summer I … [Read more…]
Several of you have asked how I came up with my blog name and what the significance is. So today I answer the question, “Why So What? Now What?” At the time I started my blog almost two years ago, I was going through a transition of sorts—from a lifelong go-getter with her eye on … [Read more…]
Two years ago today, my youngest brother Bryan was taken from us suddenly and without warning. We didn’t get a chance to say goodbye or to tell him how much he meant to us. Shortly after his passing, I wrote him this letter, hoping that putting the words out in the universe would somehow comfort. … [Read more…]
Contest Closed! Thanks to all who participated. About this time last year, I shared 10 random facts (confessions, as I called them) about myself. Now it’s your turn. And to encourage you to participate, I’m going to sweeten the pot a little. Anyone who shares at least three things will be entered in a prize … [Read more…]
Exciting news! I’ve recently added two new features to my blog to make sure you never miss a post. You may now subscribe to receive an email notice of new posts: Or you can follow me on Bloglovin’: And just in case having immediate notice of my ramblings isn’t motivation enough to sign up, I … [Read more…]
Last year at this time, I posted New Year’s Revolution, some new ideas for successful New Year’s Resolutions. Did anyone try them? If so, I’d really love to hear what you did and what your experience was. Even if you didn’t take my fabulous advice, I’d like to know if you made a resolution last … [Read more…]
There’s nothing like the feeling of finding the perfect gift for someone and few things as frustrating as trying to think of something special and coming up empty. So today I am stepping into the mindset of the receiver and thinking about those gifts I’ve received that were particularly memorable—as inspiration for giving better gifts. Personal/personalized … [Read more…]
When my children were young, I cooked a lot; nothing fancy, but pretty much every night. Now the kids are grown, and my husband, who works from home, is kind enough to prepare dinner most nights. This allows me to put in a full day’s work, work out, and still have dinner at a reasonable … [Read more…]
I was going to forego the usual Thanksgiving “Things I’m Grateful For” post, considering Friday Favorites are kind of a weekly thank you list, but then I felt a strange tugging to do it. Maybe it’s all the whining I’ve done lately. I feel the need to do public penance and acknowledge the many blessings … [Read more…]
Relationships don’t break by going far, neither do they grow by staying close. It’s pretty complex to understand, yet so simple when we keep in touch. When I first started this blog, it was with the purpose of figuring out what I want to do with this next phase of my life. It’s a year … [Read more…]