Find the first domino. Give it a nudge. Something wonderful could happen.
In October of 2015, I found myself driving across state lines to Georgia to visit the Poodle Rescue Ranch. As I pulled up in the driveway, this huge black and white spotted fluff ball dashed across the yard, stood up on the fence, and greeted me with a happy expression on his face. His name... Continue Reading →
“How are you still single?” I get that question a lot when people get to know me. If you’ve read my blogs on how I got to this point in my life, you know that my last long-term relationship ended in 2011. Some of you may also know that my last date was in 2016. ... Continue Reading →
Just a quick post while I wait for midnight. I hope all of you had a wonderful holiday season and wish the best of luck to each of you for 2023. Thanks to each of you who visited in 2022. If there is any topic you'd like me to explore in the future, please just... Continue Reading →
This started out as a "what Christmas means to me" piece. It was bringing even my mood down, and I was the one writing it. Seriously...depressing AF! So, I decided to skip the jaunt down memory lane and just share some of my Christmas themed artwork from years past in a Happy Holidays type post.... Continue Reading →
I'm usually behind the times as far as what is going on in the world. So to wake up this morning to hear that the Senate had passed the Respect for Marriage Act was wonderful news. Since the House voted to pass a similar bill earlier this year combined with the fact that President Biden... Continue Reading →
Each year, I make at least two ornaments...one for me and one for my mom. Sometimes if the Christmas spirit is particularly strong, I will make ornaments for friends too. I'd like to share my 2022 Christmas ornament with each of you this year. This way, I'm spreading Christmas cheer much further than I could... Continue Reading →
Growing up, I attended a lot of craft shows. I always had a great time when my mom and I would go. We’d look at every booth, eat corn dogs, funnel cakes, candied apples, and cotton candy. It was like going to the fair, but with crafts. The artists working with wood and leather never... Continue Reading →
It is that time of year when the leaves turn bright colors, time is spent coming up with that one perfect costume, and people decorate their homes in shades of black, white, orange, and purple. That’s right. It is Halloween. Let’s take a look back at some of the traditions and customs that shaped this... Continue Reading →
I’ve always been one of those people who would read most things that landed in front of me. Instructions, ingredients lists, books…you name it, I’ve probably read it. Even today, I read between one to three books a week along with countless news articles. There are things I enjoy reading more than others. Comics have... Continue Reading →
Recently, I had one of those milestone birthday where I celebrated the fact that I've spent 50 years in this body. Considering the fact that younger people routinely assume I'm younger than them, I must have done something right. To mark the milestone, I wanted to share 50 lessons I've learned over the last half... Continue Reading →