A number of years ago on a Friday morning, the person in the drive-thru line in front of me at a coffee shop paid for my coffee and the only thing the barista was told to say to me was "Happy Friday." That tiny act of kindness completely made my day and has stuck with … Continue reading Pay It Forward Friday
Year: 2016
Doing the Work
I often see the Daily Prompt and think to myself that I want to give it a try, only to end up passing right on by. This morning, while I scanned recent posts and saw that the prompt from yesterday was "retreat" - I stopped in my tracks. Sure, I'm a day late - but … Continue reading Doing the Work
She Will Be Missed
This past weekend, my husband and I made an emotional 9 hour trek to a Target parking lot just outside of Indianapolis. It is the spot we chose as a halfway point to meet up with an old friend who was excited to give our dog her new home. This probably sounds terrible right away, … Continue reading She Will Be Missed
Getting Back to Me
There used to be a time that I would wake up well before I had to get ready for work, enjoy my coffee and spend time writing. That time was not so long ago, but these past several months, things have been different. I have been distracted. I have been busy. I have been stressed. … Continue reading Getting Back to Me
In The Beginning
I am notorious for starting projects that I don't finish - blogging, in particular. Why do I think this time will be any different? Because there is something inside of me that is yearning to get out. After hitting 40 (now 42) there has been a growing and ever persistent feeling that there is something … Continue reading In The Beginning
Cheesecake & Bourbon 