One fine day, we had books and toys and blankets all strewn about the living room and imaginative play consistent with a preschool boy and a huggable little baby brother was moving full steam ahead. When everything grew quiet, I realized he had dragged a lawn chair into the room. The legs of the chair…
Growing up the youngest of TEN siblings meant that you showed up when you were called. There was no dilly dallying. Hands were washed and hair combed and you found a seat at the table if you could! You just learned to fit in and pull your own weight. In our family if we ran…
Back in the days of my childhood…Oh “lemme” see…about 20 years ago or SO… (chuckle) we sang the peppiest little song. And if you’re not really really careful, it’ll get stuck right up in your head… like a loop!… or an earworm! YUCK (LOL) “This Little Light of Mine” This sweet version here, sung is…
When I first moved to Indiana, if I said, “I’m fixin’ to…” (do whatever it was, like go to the store, or get dressed or leave the building) I ALWAYS got a sideways glance with a raised eyebrow expressing… what does THAT mean? “FIXIN’ TO” So I changed the words I used, and the way…
All I knew is that when they packed up the creamy white Century Buick with boxes and grocery sacks and food for a picnic on the road and all seven of them loaded up and headed “way back up North” to where they lived”, I was on my own to generate my own fun! The…
Registration is NOW open!!!! I’m so excited. Some of you are already sending questions about decorating needs and ideas that you have. It’s going to be over the top with creativity, inspiration, fun and comfort and joy!! EXTRRRRRAA~ordinary! Sooo…it is ready. And we are going to CELEBRATE!! If you are wondering what the excitement is…
Y’aaaallllllll, I’m so excited about your messages and texts about joining the Creative Yuletide Celebration Workshop. You’re ALL so creative! It’s gonna be sooooo fun. You’re gonna love the ideas and the love and encouragement from all the other members. I am honored that you are joining. Has anyone wished you Merry Christmas yet, for…
Can I be all about myself and say that I’m just totally out of my comfort zone? I don’t know why it’s hard to talk about my projects. I just like to tell stories. Please read all the way to the end. You just might be surprised. I’ll make it snappy! I promise. Some of…
It’s November y’all. The wind started blowing and blowing and blowing last night. It blew a pillow off a chair on the BACK porch and transported it across the street to the lot over there. I think it blew November right in the door. It definitely blew the chairs to the corner of the porch….
Hey, Happy Halloween!! We moved to our new house in August. Everything is neat and tidy…and NOT very decorated. That will change on Monday. But that’s beside the point. 2020 has been weird. But I’m not telling you anything you didn’t know. Am I? Also, I miss my mother. She’s been gone 22 years and…