Welcome 2017! I’ve spent some time this week considering my #oneword365 for this year. I’m not much for new year resolutions, but having a single word to remember during the year helps my focus. Last year’s word was fortunate, and the year before was present ~ both were useful during the year to help remember what’s important. Two words that… Read More

Martha is annoyed, Trudy is feeling neglected, Hermione cried uncle three weeks ago ~ and me? I’ve just been trying to stay afloat! Things have been quiet around the blog and on social channels here for some weeks, as my return to corporate America sucked up all my time and energy for a while. I think the tide may be… Read More

Welcome 2016! The first week of 2016 is winding down, Christmas has been sorted and stored, and it’s been a good week to look back ~ and look ahead. Last year I joined my blogging friends in finding a word as a personal theme or focus for the new year ~ #oneword365 ~ and I’m doing the same thing again this… Read More

It’s time. My sabbatical is coming to an end. Like my fictional favorite, Travis McGee, I’ve enjoyed the first installment of my retirement. February 2014, I grabbed the golden ticket and turned the page to a well-earned and much-needed break. I shared the news here and here. Now some 22ish months later, I’m rejoining corporate America and returning to work. It was… Read More

We interrupt our regular posting schedule this week ~ because, well, life happens. It’s been a busy week, though not exactly according to plan. So rather than fretting that nothing is complete and “post worthy” ~ though there’s lots in progress ~ I’ve opted to show the “work in progress” version of this week. Most everything previewed here will end… Read More

You know that moment in time when you feel like things are flowing along, and there’s good stuff on the horizon? I always get a little uneasy in those moments, and glance over my shoulder for the rogue wave that’s probably headed straight for me. That’s just my reality. And so this happened last week at Bluwaterguy’s house ~~~ First,… Read More

Happy July 4th! Happy Independence Day? Happy 4th? 🙂 This morning we had a mini-debate about saying “July 4th” vs “Independence Day”. We don’t say “Happy January 1st” or “Merry December 25th” ~ it’s “Happy New Year’s” and “Merry Christmas”. So, what is it about today that’s different? We pretty much agreed this morning that “Happy Independence Day” is too… Read More

Friday was a busy day. A front came in overnight and our spring weather took a dive. Overcast skies, chill wind, possible rain in the forecast and an over-full to-do list. By lunch time I had already been to Target, the paint studio, Lowe’s and the UPS store. Then driving home, the sun broke through ~ and the blooming cherry… Read More