Have you ever wondered how someone becomes 100% awesome? Well, here’s a Venn diagram to explain it to you! Yay! for awesome parents!
Nearly a week into the new year and I’m wondering if I can keep a couple of “secret” resolutions I made to myself. So, I…
My friend posted a list of 30 things that make her smile and asked her readers what would be on their list. So, here’s my…
I have had one of those really crummy days where I just want to scream and throw a temper tantrum. It’s not one of those…
I am American, born and bred to American parents. My ancestors are Germans from Russia. This means that I am not, contrary to the insistence…
Remember how I told you I went cross country skiing last week and didn’t fall once? Well, I wish I had fallen once because it…
Like many of you, I have a habit of taking home soaps and other toiletries from hotels. And, like I’m sure some of you, I…
Yay! It’s 2011! Part of me dreads entering yet another new year because it reminds me of where I thought my life would be by…
My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted…
As 2010 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the past year. And if I’m honest, I have to admit that it was…
My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them…
Well, I’ve finally made it back home after having a lovely mini-break to Canada. My drive home turned into a bit of a longer journey…
A couple of days in Canada was just what I needed for some rest and relaxation! Great food, loads of laughter, and amazing friends. Bliss! (Read more…
Well, I’m back in America now. But not home. I’m still working on that. So, I’ll save the trials and tribulations of my homeward journey…
I arrived in Canada yesterday afternoon to find lots of left-over Christmas turkey and friendly people waiting to greet me. (The turkey gets first mention…
Today I celebrate the birth of My Lord, My Saviour; Jesus Christ. May the joy of the season be with you today and throughout the…
Now that all the truffles are rolled and dipped and drizzled and wrapped, it’s time to share the recipes. First, to credit the inspiration: My…
My foster daughter has just brought me a lovely drawing that she made last night when she couldn’t sleep. She proudly proclaimed that she hid…
I’ve spent the day making Christmas goodies for family and friends. I thought it would put me in the Christmas mood, but it’s really just…
I’ve really been struggling through this holiday season – much more than last year when I was still in a bit of shock and disbelief over the…