Beauty
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 [...]
“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 [...]
on Acceptance
Growing up, I hated my curls. H-a-t-e-d them. They were temperamental, difficult and unruly. My feelings about my hair were compounded by the fact that I had two sisters with bone-straight blond hair. And then there was me. Tumble-haired, curly, wild and unyielding, my hair refused to be tamed. I spent most of my time [...]
50%
“Sex appeal is fifty percent what you’ve got and fifty percent what people think you’ve got.” ~Sophia Loren. Date Night’s here again! I’ve written often on the significance of date night and how they affect what’s in my relationship basket. Next month, Hubbs and I celebrate 20 years of marriage. We’ve had our ups and [...]
Savoring the Honey Jar
Today I am cashing in on a treat I’ve held back enjoying until now: a massage gift card Hubbs gave to me at Christmas-time. I’ve been tempted to indulge sooner but put it off because of illness and and a stretch of grey, uninspired days that ran into weeks. Instead, I’ve saved it for now [...]
Sparkle on!
It occurred to me recently that I have always loved sparkly things. I remember lovingly stroking the sequins sewn into our Figure Skating costumes and smiling with delight when my role dictated a turquoise, purple or fuchsia ensemble. I remember smoothing back the fringes on my suede cowboy jacket and feeling the weight of them [...]
On Wandering
On challenging days or just when I’m feeling less than inspired … my heart wanders. My heart wanders back to summertime birthdays and aunties who slid paper wrapped coins into cakes to delight us. My heart wanders to grade school games of kick-the-can and fox and geese. My heart wanders back to holding on to [...]
On Luxuries
“When I first moved to New York I bought VOGUE instead of dinner. I just felt it fed me more.” – Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the City When I read that quote, I immediately knew my answer: it’s having simple luxuries like a really good cup of coffee to start my day. Nothing better than [...]
On Friendship
Dear Blogging friends: Your friendship is a special gift, generously given, happily accepted and deeply appreciated. Thank you for all you do for me! .:: Have a wonderful day! ::.
Opally delicious
When I was home with my mom in September, one of my goals was to write down a few time-tested recipes. And I did. I gave this one a try last night. Hubbs loves him some caramel. Or Carmel. Or however you say it. He’s not a big fan of cake, but if pressed he’d [...]
