In 1999 Mike and I took a trip to Ireland for our 25th wedding anniversary. It’s green rolling meadows lined with ancient stone fences mesmerized us. We fell in love with the people, the culture and the food. We both say we can’t wait until we can make a return…
Read moreWe live in a day and age that is quite turbulent to say the least. All you have to do is turn on the TV or your computer and you will hear about hardships, trials, sorrows, and tribulations. Some people are going to stop watching the news altogether because it’s…
Read moreSweet 16…..such a special time in a girl’s life. The excitement of driving a car…. being a princess… Daddy’s little girl…. …..having her whole life ahead of her. And yet….it can be such a dangerous time in a young girl’s life. I am reminded of the movie, “Sleeping Beauty.” Princess Aurora…
Read moreI expect to see them any day. Perhaps they are waiting for the absolute promise of warm weather – after all, they are predicting rain and cold temperatures for the latter part of this week. However, I know they will come. They arrive every March without fail. I took the…
Read moreIf you are like me…the time change brought a bit of anxiety over the fact that I was going to miss out on some precious sleep. SLEEP. That is something I really enjoy. A cozy couch in front of a fire…a soft blanket…and I am nodding off in no time…
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