Back in the day, I used to love a brand new box of Crayola Crayons. The 64-count box was magic to open – all those sharp points in a delicious array of colors. That waxy crayon smell? Heck yes. And the cool sharpener on the back of the box? Amazing! What a treat to get…
Sorry Kids! You’re in Third Place.
I love my kids. Seriously, I adore them. I tell them often that they are a treasure to me. I kiss them, hug them, cuddle them. Their dad and I take them to to church, museums, libraries, family swims at the YMCA, camping, and Longwood Gardens (especially to climb the treehouses). They enjoy playing games…
How I Became a Couch Potato – AGAIN! (Part 3)
Hi – I’m an accidental couch potato. If you are just joining me, you’ll want to be sure to read part 1 and part 2 of this series in order to get the whole story that leads up to this post. For those who have been following along, this is the third and last installment…
Cobbling Together Dessert: Blueberry-Peach Browned Butter Cobbler
It’s summertime and most areas of the country that have four seasons are enjoying the start of a fresh summer-fruit bounty. This includes blackberries, blueberries, cherries and peaches in my corner of the world. I’ve developed a recipe based on an old one I had by reducing the amount of sugar (don’t worry – it’s…
Thy Will Be Done
A friend of mine recently sent me a link to the song Thy Will by Hillary Scott & The Scott Family. Both of us were struggling at the time with health issues. The song was relatable to me because I was dealing with my physical pain and the emotional impact it had on me. Upon…