Image from BLT Communications, LLC The final show of the series Desperate Housewives aired last Sunday. I have been watching the show since it began in 2004. There were times I thought about giving it up, but then it just became part of my Sunday night ritual. The characters on the show had their little quirks and unique personalities and … [Read more...]
Gratitude Monday
Since it's the day after Mother's Day I'll start off by saying I'm grateful I'm a mother of two healthy children. It can be the most stressful role in life. but also the most rewarding. I brought my daughter into this world 13 years ago today. She makes me want to scream at the top of my lungs sometimes, but I wouldn't change a thing about her. … [Read more...]
Sweet 13 Birthday Party
I had a surprise birthday party for my daughter this week. The planning, shopping, crafting and baking has occupied my thoughts and time for the past several weeks. I am happy I can move on to other things now. I'm finding I really enjoy the planning process of things, but not the actual execution of them. Many of my … [Read more...]
Gratitude Monday
I'm grateful for a clean house, a good nights sleep without having to get up and go to the bathroom, friends who I can discuss my anxieties with and help put me at ease by looking at things from a different perspective and friends who share their talents with me. I'm also extremely grateful we didn't have a tornado touch down in our town last … [Read more...]
Clinton Kelly’s Roast Beef Sandwich
I like to watch the show The Chew every now and then while I'm eating lunch. I really like the mix of hosts Mario Batali, Clinton Kelly, Michael Symon, Daphne Oz and Carla Hall. They each bring something different to the table. Clinton Kelly shared one of his favorite sandwiches that he likes to pack for a picnic lunch. I decided to try it out … [Read more...]
Gratitude Monday
It has been a full week since my last post and blogger has made a few changes. I will start by saying I'm grateful I figured out how to write a post with their new design because I'm not too computer savvy. I'm also happy I figured out how to restart my IPhone 4 after it locked up on me today. My daughter broke her wrist last week at track … [Read more...]
Gratitude Monday
I haven't been very good about writing posts lately. I'm sort of in an inspiration lull and my parents are visiting right now. I'm grateful that my parents are still living, and I've had the opportunity to spend time with them. I've also been busy planning a surprise birthday party for my daughter. I'm grateful for the book Celebratori by Tori … [Read more...]
Must Do
I consider myself a pretty loyal person. I don't change friends, doctors, hair stylists or dentists on a regular basis. Someone either has to move far away or offend me repeatedly before I make a change. To be honest I don't know if you'd call that loyalty or stupidity with a side of laziness. For years I have been unhappy with my primary care … [Read more...]
Gratitude Monday
I am grateful for blue skies and 70 degree weather and that we weren't in the path of the tornadoes that came through Kansas over the weekend.A good doughnut even though I often regret eating it later.Random acts of kindness. My neighbor gave me a picture she came across that she bought me awhile back. Hydrangeas. I just love them and I bought … [Read more...]
Owls
Owl purchased from Z Gallerie Owls have made a comeback over the last few years. I'm a big fan of owls. I'm not sure if it's because they remind me of the 70's and the tootsie roll pop commercial or because they are often associated with wisdom. It's probably a little bit of both. I can be nostalgic … [Read more...]