Author Archives: emjayandthem
Happy of myself
So … it’s happened: youngest boy has graduated. He’s got the world by the tail and his whole life ahead of him. And for all of us there’s a little bit of the now what? Oh, there’s a summer job on the horizon and college classes in the fall. But that’s not it. I feel [...]
What you can do today
Today is Memorial Day here in the United States. A day to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and safety. What can you do today? By all means, please enjoy a BBQ, the sun on your face and a cold drink in your hand. Laugh and goof around with family and [...]
Fill ‘er up
“Many of us harbor hidden low self-esteem. We deem everything & everyone more important than ourselves and think that meeting their needs is more important than meeting our own. But if you run out of gas, remember that everyone riding with you will be left stranded by the side of the road, too.” – Bishop [...]
Brown paper packages tied up with string
Brown paper packages tied up with string ….these are a few of my favorite things… I rec’d these questions in an email and thought they would be fun to share here in the blogosphere. I’m posting the questions (and my answers) and hope you’ll consider “playing along.” Just for grins, I’ve answered in pictures because [...]
When you know for sure
About 15 years ago, the hubbs and I were working corporate jobs in Houston, Texas. Our life was fun but our jobs were fast paced and often stressful. On a whim, I signed up for a three-day class that took me out of my office cube and into an interactive workshop. This seminar required participants, [...]
Virgo and the Circus
I’m not a big follower of Astrological signs. I mean, I read my horoscope from time to time, but I’ve never put much stock into them. Until I started paying attention to my Hubbs’ Virgo personality: Tidy. Sensitive. Analytical. Logical. Grounded. Keeps feelings inside. Respectful. Dependable, predictable and loyal. And mine (Gemini): Independent. Easily bored. [...]
Hope rising
Have you ever noticed that while everything around you changes and churns, our sky is always there? Oh yes, it’s ever moving, especially those prairie skies I remember from days of old. I found this photo by accident; digging through photos of our soon-to-be-graduate, this one appeared. It gave me pause. I stopped what I [...]
Live & give
Before you speak to me about your religion, first show it to me in how you treat other people. Before you tell me how much love your God, show me how much you love all His children. Before you preach to me of your passion for your faith, teach me about it through your compassion [...]
In the details
Yesterday the boys worked through the rain to line my flower beds with mulch. Pride puffed their chests when Dad said, “Now that’s a job well done.” The grands – oh they worked hard, too – building forts and cookies with Nana. We played, we laughed, we dined and we loved. Delighted giggles filled the [...]
“I’m Gay”
Remember when personalized license plates came out? I do and I’ll tell you why. I was a teen, living a country girl’s dream down on the family farm. It was summertime and my days were spent riding my horse, swimming in the lake, and hanging with my cousins. (When I wasn’t pulling weeds, cleaning the [...]
