Ahhhh Christmas. The most wonderful time of the year. I love the holiday, not because of the gifts, but because of the overall spirit of the season. Sure there comes stress and grumpy folks to deal with, but the joy seems to melt that all away. I’ve loved Christmas ever since I was a little … Continue reading
At the risk of sounding like a holy roller, with all my recent talk of spirituality and religion, I have to say … “This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad.” And what a day it is! Later on this evening I will attend an event to honor my … Continue reading
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
Yesterday, as I read through my daily blog subscriptions, a particular post caught my eye. The post called The Dash on Tales of a (Recovering) Disordered Eater referenced and shared a beautiful poem called “The Dash” by Linda Ellis. I’d never heard of it before, and I think I was meant to read it just when I … Continue reading
Keep It Simple Stupid! That’s what I finally thought to myself as I racked my brain trying to figure out what to write for today’s post. What could possibly top the subject of Halitosis?!? I got nothin’. Nothin’! I’m blank. Doesn’t my creative soul know that I have committed to writing a post every day this … Continue reading
Dear Past, I remember you. I remember you well. Really, there’s no need to keep popping up ALL the time. I realize you are a part of me. Without you I wouldn’t be who I am. Thank you. Kudos to you! Don’t get me wrong, sometimes it’s great to have you around to reminisce and get all nostalgic … Continue reading
A girl can dream … I find myself saying that a lot. Really, almost mocking myself. Basically dismissing my imagination and desires. But why? A girl CAN dream. A woman can dream, anyone can dream. Everyone SHOULD dream. When I was a little girl I used to imagine and dream all the time. I pretended to … Continue reading
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Common phrases heard while growing up in the Curtis household … “Do you own stock in Con Ed?” Dad – when we left lights on after leaving a room “I brought you into this world and I can take you out of it!” Mom – doesn’t everyone’s mom say that? “I’m going to see a man about a horse …” … Continue reading
… No, it’s not a real word. And it doesn’t have anything to do with being tricked, as in “I’ve been hoodwinked!” (Although I do love that phrase and should definitely use it more.) It’s what my Mama used to call Hoodia. You know, that herbal supplement that is supposed to suppress your appetite and help … Continue reading
Cupcakes & Cat Food 