Why the Hate?
A few days ago, several “news” (and I use that term very, very loosely) outlets began sharing the story about alleged sexual misconduct by then-teenager Josh Duggar, oldest son of the “19 Kids and Counting” Duggars. I’ve been...
Going on a Fast! (Dream Save Do, week 23)
I’m excited to share with you that I’m preparing to go on a spending fast for the month of June! My overall plan is to purchase only food, gas, and any other absolute necessity. No books — not even a 99-cent download from amazon.com. No yarn...
Five Minute Friday: Rise
I’m very excited again this week to join a talented group of women bloggers in an online, unedited flash mob free write. This week, the word-prompt given to us by our fearless leader Kate Motaung (whose wonderful blog can be found at katemotaung.com) is...
This Past Year (Thankfulness Thursday, week 1)
I’ve decided to focus each Thursday on something specific that I am grateful for. Any time I am asked or stop to think about what/who I am thankful for, my very first thought is my son and daughter, so it would be natural for me to write my first...
Where the Whirlwind has Landed Me
Whirlwind: 1) a column of air moving rapidly around and around in a cylindrical or funnel shape 2) used in similes and metaphors to describe a very energetic or tumultuous person or process Yesterday morning I sat on the patio, journal on my lap and pen my hand,...
May 8: For What it’s Worth
I’m participating in a challenge to blog every day in May; today’s prompt instructed participants to share a piece of advice for others. I’m actually going to share 3 1/2 pieces of advice today. 1. This first one has two parts, but it’s...
May 7: Lions and Tigers and Bears — Oh My!
I’m participating in a challenge to blog every day in May; today’s prompt instructed participants to share what it is they are most afraid of. Hands down, I’m most afraid of something bad happening to one of my children. So much so that even...
May 6: What I Do
I’m participating in a challenge to blog every day in May; today’s prompt instructed participants to share what (other than their job) they do. Hmmmm . . . What do I do? Even after pondering this question so long that I’m late in posting my...
May 5: Love & Devotion
I’m participating in a challenge to blog every day in May; today’s prompt instructed participants to identify a blogger . . . or a family or friend . . . for whom we feel love and devotion. This is a difficult prompt for me. As much as I enjoy reading...
May 4: Stop Searching
I’m participating in a challenge to blog every day in May; I was supposed to post this on May 4, but was having a tech issue, so I wrote this and saved it and am backdating it to the correct date. Today I’m to share my favorite quote and explain why it...