Time to spruce up

So I've decided it's time to spice up my life and my blog. Since i have FINALLY figured out how to size pictures for the Web (thank you Gwen!!) I'm going to be able to get some on here.Stay tuned! I'm headed to Colorado in less than a week!!! Each day I'll post a fun... Continue Reading →

Never underestimate the value of….

Fun! Me relaxing by a tree!The value of a smile even if you're tired! I'm tired and dirty/messy but still smiling!!This is my friend I met on Saturday night!! Isn't he lovely??HARD WORK!! Can you see me? I'm in there somewhere I promise!! It was a long day today. Linda and I spent the day... Continue Reading →

I know the secret!!

I finally figured out the secret to happiness!You know what? There is no "secret." Happiness lies within us. It's there all the time all we have to do is reach for it.There's no magic formula that says "you will be happy if you multiply A by B and then divide it by C." There just... Continue Reading →

Grateful for what I have…

I have been quite poor at blogging lately. Between work and school it’s been the last thing on my mind.But today I was inspired enough to write a few words. I was stewing in my car about how much work I had to do and how much of a pain everything is turning out to... Continue Reading →

Shoulda stayed in bed…

I knew it was going to be one of those days when I was up half the night with dogs, weather radios and odd dreams. I think the entire household probably slept less than three to four hours total.And it just kept going. As I got into my car I discovered, of all things, I... Continue Reading →

Nowhere but here…

This morning I stood by the lake behind my house and I told myself I didn’t have to be anywhere but there — in that moment. For 45 seconds to a minute that is.But, in those precious seconds I had the chance to center myself and recognize the beauty that graced the lake this morning.... Continue Reading →

Pieces of gold….

Today I find the beauty in the simple things of life — the smile on a stranger’s face, the laughter of a co-worker and best of all the win by KU last night. Rock Chalk Jayhawk!Seriously though, there is much beauty in life and I’m enjoying finding it. If you look and you really don’t... Continue Reading →

Spring’s promises

It's spring here. Everything is greening up, the flowers are peeking through. It's truly a beautiful time of year.However, this year as I'm going through some personal issues and watching a good friend die, I find myself a bit bitter. But, as I walked Mayiah today and was looking around I noticed some purple flowers... Continue Reading →

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