You know that old saying, “Even if you don’t feel like it, get up, dress up, and show up?” Well, that was me one day this week. I belong to a group of women that gets together once a month but ... READ the POST
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The Orchid Show
One of my annual treats to myself is to attend the regional orchid show that is held at the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It is always held the first weekend of March. ... READ the POST
The Value of Friendships
Do you have people in your life whose friendship you value above others? What makes their friendship so important to you? I have several friends that are so significant to me that I would not want ... READ the POST
What Do You Collect?
I’m a collector. I refuse to call it ‘hoarding’. It isn’t ‘hoarding’, is it, if you only keep things that have meaning? Is it? I don’t think so. I mean, I don’t keep gum wrappers, or worn-out ... READ the POST
Have You Ever Taken a One-and-a-Half-Year-Old to the Beach?
When Middle Granddaughter was a baby, her parents moved away for a short period of time. When they decided to transfer back closer to home, my husband and I went to help. By ‘help’, I mean we took ... READ the POST
A Man Who Cooks
I finally made it to the end of the long, sloping path. On the top of the hill, a small camp had been set up: a tent, sleeping bag, assorted camping equipment. But no Sam. Where was he? I thought ... READ the POST