“Go back to your books, to your armchair. Plant your trees, watch them grow. If more people valued home above gold, this world would be a merrier place.”

— Thorin Oakenshield

Latest Posts


  • Like Nothing Else

    I don’t know where to begin! I have so much bubbling inside me that I am not sure where to start!! First, I am so full of absolute gratitude for this journey of life. I have rounded the bend and… Continue reading

  • Been a Hell of a Year

    I got some pictures today that sent the word to my heart that I need to talk about some things. I have often discussed the difficulties of following your dreams and the risk it takes to dare to take big… Continue reading

  • Changes!

    My friend, Amanda, posted a post on Facebook that made me think about the life journey to loving yourself a couple of days ago. It made me think about my last two years and what I haven’t really talked about.… Continue reading

  • Lost ‘Em!! 🤷🏼‍♀️

    Since turning 55 I seem to be thinking a lot about the past. I saw a meme a week or so ago and it said “You had nothing to do with the beginning of your story. Two people in love,… Continue reading

  • A Queen for a Day… I think so…

    I knew from the time I was little that I was born a princess and wanted to be a Queen! My dad used to tell me that he knew all too well that I was born a princess, but that… Continue reading

  • Good Afternoon…..and a Hasty Banana To You

    Fred Flintstone was one of my childhood heroes. As a child, I spent a lot of time alone. I loved the wackiness of Bedrock and Fred was endearing although he was a bit simple. I suppose I could relate to… Continue reading

  • Last One

    This may read a bit jangly or jankie! I apologize to the English majors… I are one of those too!! I got so many thoughts that I’m not making great sentences!! Don’t feel like editing and I’m on my phone!… Continue reading

  • Mr Rhythm

    We had a stable not far off I-70. It was my Grandparents pride and joy and one which they shared with many people over the years. Back in the day, before fancy Bloomer trailers, horses were not transported in luxury… Continue reading

    Mr Rhythm
  • Goodbye 202-1

    The cold is creeping in and after a 70 degree Christmas, I suppose it’s time. What better way to end/begin a year with an Arctic blast of -27 F?! The cold may just freeze me in my tracks but the… Continue reading

  • Thank You

    Thanksgiving day and Mike and I are home with the dogs! It’s really a good feeling to have my adult children be in their lives and present within their groups. For years holidays were anything but peaceful and we certainly… Continue reading