I was doing so well keeping up with this challenge on consecutive days, but this weekend was a busy one. I was lucky enough to help with the Forever Jordan Foundation’s (FJF) Take A Bite Out of Rockland event on Saturday. It was the fundraiser’s debut and boy was it a success! Congratulations! Because of the … Continue reading
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Simple Sunday
Keeping things simple for this Sunday post by sharing some fun photos of my nieces Amelia and Cleo. I have seven nephews and six nieces as well as three grand-nieces and one grand-nephew. I’m not playing favorites here. I love them all equally. My Mama would say she loved us all the same but would … Continue reading
I Was Afraid of The Garbage Men …
… and 24 other things you might not know about me. This post was inspired by my friend wigsbabe who wrote a post today called 25 Things You Wouldn’t Know About Me. I learned a lot about her, and I thought I’d give the list a shot myself. So, here we go: Numero Uno: I … Continue reading
Chapter 2010
2010 was a unique year to say the least, but I guess each and every year is an original chapter of its own within this crazy story we call life: I lost a job – BOO! (victim of the lovely economic state of hell) I got a new job – YAY! (and close to home … Continue reading
Family Treasures …
… no matter how wacky, dysfunctional, unconventional a family may be, there are treasures to be found. Some buried deeper than others, but they’re there. Objects, perhaps. Moments of unforgettable pee-in-your-pants laughter. Tough times that made you stronger. The simplicity of a familiar sound or smell. I am thankful to have many treasures, some that transport … Continue reading
Thinking Thankfully
Thankful to be stubborn like my Daddy and silly like my Mama For warm fuzzy socks and cozy pajamas For new friends and old friends with whom I am blessed For the family home I am making into my own little nest For the scent of pumpkin spice and crisp autumn days And all that … Continue reading
Stressed Tresses Not So Impressive
I stopped by Starbucks this morning to treat myself to a grande, sugar-free vanilla, soy latte to help remedy my previous day from hell. After all, a cup full of sugar-free-caffeinated-soy-goodness helps the medicine go down … Anyway, there was this woman, clearly a regular customer at this particular location, who seemed so relaxed and … Continue reading
