When I first set up my blog and started posting on a regular basis, I was excited about the opportunity to write about the thoughts and ideas that raced around in my head. I couldn't wait to start writing about experiences that I've had over the years and how they shaped me. I knew from... Continue Reading →
Trying on new shoes
Two couples live next door to each on a cul-de-sac on a peaceful suburban street. They're friendly and everyone waves to each other as they come and go. They've each been married for twenty-some years and have two kids, a boy and a girl. One house has a Golden Retriever, the other a Labrador Retriever.... Continue Reading →
The life of Brian
Most people start new projects and resolutions in January. We all want to start the year off on the right foot. It seems I've pushed up the calendar and have made November my month to try new things. I wrote last week in my post, Pulling an all-nighter, about signing up for NaNoWriMo. My goal... Continue Reading →
Sifting out the good ones
I was playing on my phone recently and I accidentally opened my Contacts Tab. I was getting ready to move on when it hit me that there were a lot of names of people who I haven't talked to in ages and the list could use a good cleaning. Like a farmer I needed to... Continue Reading →
If you had one more day
If you had one more day with a friend, how would you spend it? Go on a road trip? Stop in at the local coffee shop and catch-up on the latest news? Go to a game or shopping together? Business Icon and Berkshire Hathaway Chairman & CEO Warren Buffet knows what he would do. At... Continue Reading →
The perfect gift
I opened the box, pulled back the tissue paper, and stood there, staring down at the gift. I couldn't speak. My mouth moved, but nothing came out. My fiancé, who I would marry later that year, looked back at me. She was so excited to give me the Valentine's Day present that she giggled with... Continue Reading →
The Beatles & bad break-ups!
The month of April has a something for everyone, some silly jokes for the pranksters on April Fool’s Day and the chance for nature lovers to plant a tree on Arbor Day. With the weather starting to turn warmer in much of the U.S., it’s also natural to think about Spring and Earth Day. I’m kind of... Continue Reading →
Sweet on the sweet
Little heart candies with cute phrases like "be mine," or "kiss me" or "love forever." Cards with baby fawns and a heart with the phrase "Hello Valentine, I think you're a deer." Small red hearts full of milk and dark chocolate candies. Oh, when I think of Valentine's Day, I don't think of social media's... Continue Reading →

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