I made a promise to myself this year that after our big mid-summer party at the end of June, I was going to really take a break and play for a bit. Just so you know, “playing” does not come easily for me. I was always the industrious child. Projects had a purpose. They could … Continue reading Finding Fun
Animals and Pets
Taking My Life Back
It’s funny sometimes, how just one thing can hold you back and trip you up. It can keep you from growing, moving forward, even just living a relaxed life. You might not even think the one little thing matters as much as it does, in the grand scheme of things, because it seems that small. … Continue reading Taking My Life Back
Only Cats Like Boxes
When I was growing up, I learned about all the stuff I was supposed to have in my home, both inside and out. I was supposed to have a certain number of blankets and linens, a certain number of pots and pans and dishes. There were also extra fancy dishes for company. There were candy … Continue reading Only Cats Like Boxes
Spray Paint and Yard Art -part 2
Well, I think I have most of the yard art done. Probably. Maybe. There does come a time when you just have to stop shopping at the thrift store and put the can of spray paint down. And just walk away. I finally stopped after I spray painted the cyclone fence in front. But it … Continue reading Spray Paint and Yard Art -part 2
Spring Projects and Spray Paint
Buster the bear relaxing in his wicker chair, enjoying the day. We have a running joke in our house about how you know it’s Spring: it’s because Bev is bringing out the cans of spray paint. Yup, you heard right. Spray paint. I’m a huge fan of eclectic yard art. It started out when I … Continue reading Spring Projects and Spray Paint
Vintage Easter at Our House or the Easter Bunny Cake Faux “Paw”
Isn't this a cute little cake? Kudos to Betty Crocker for this cake image. I will keep trying. (Okay, this is actually a story from 6 years ago. Greg and I have been married 9-1/2 years now, so from our perspective, it is vintage). . For awhile Greg has been talking a lot about the … Continue reading Vintage Easter at Our House or the Easter Bunny Cake Faux “Paw”
Gratitude: The Swiss Army Knife of Emotions
I guess that got your attention. It got mine. Have you ever had a Swiss Army Knife? I had one and I loved it. It did so many different things, from unscrewing screws, to cutting fishing line, to opening cans and bottles, a nail file and scissors, too. The fancy ones even had an eating … Continue reading Gratitude: The Swiss Army Knife of Emotions
My Confidence Tool Kit
What is a confidence tool kit? Not all of my tool kits are made to fix visible tasks. Sometimes problems are unseen, hidden away in our hearts. Which is why I have a much needed albeit somewhat hidden, confidence tool kit. With our ever-changing world doing crazy things these days, I find I have to … Continue reading My Confidence Tool Kit
The Hidden Beauty of Adaptations
As I’ve mentioned before, I live in the high desert. We average about 7 inches of rain a year. But most people don’t realize that this wasn’t always the case. Nevada’s Great Basin area was once a giant lake, Lake Lahontan. Lake Lahontan still exists today, but it a mere fraction of its original state. … Continue reading The Hidden Beauty of Adaptations
For the Birds
A few months back my Hubby, Greg was looking in the clearance aisle at one of our local WalMart stores. Greg likes to meander through that area, because you just never what kind of a deal you're are going find. He scored some amazing deals on wild bird food. We are talking really good deals, … Continue reading For the Birds
Tread Joyfully 