Category Archives: Happiness

As I am home another day staring out my window at the white, snow covered  trees, I no longer see beauty.  Actually, I am tired of it.  Winter can show us beauty in pictures and maybe during one snowfall where you enjoy the benefits of your warm home, a cup of hot cocoa, and a dayContinue reading “Spring Ahead”

Today as my youngest child turns 26, I reflect back on what motherhood has done to my life.  From the moment my first child was born almost 29 years ago, my life has never been the same.  They have been the reason I wake up in the morning, cry at the slightest joy or sorrow,Continue reading “Motherhood”

It’s the first day of a new year.  Most of us feel as if this is a new beginning.  Let’s try to keep this thought going past the first few weeks of January.  I am going to write a list of my wishes and goals for the new year.  If written down, I almost feelContinue reading “January 1”

After the last bite of pumpkin pie is scraped off your plate, you begin the journey to have a perfect Christmas.  The commercials and music have already started but you choose to wait until then to even deal with the ups and downs of the Christmas season. As the reminders continue around you, you mapContinue reading “Christmas Joy”

Every year at Thanksgiving time people run around to get all the right ingredients for the perfect meal. Let’s take a step back and think about the real meaning of this holiday. The first Thanksgiving is a celebration of new found friendship between the Native Americans and the Pilgrims —a celebration of their harvest andContinue reading “Being Thankful”

One moment of your time, just a few minutes out of your day can make your dog “smile” all week or at least cuddle up and sleep while you go out into the world. Remember they only have you to wait for while you have the whole world. Dogs socializing with other dogs and theirContinue reading “Bring Your “Best Friend” to the Dog Park”

The Halloween lights are scattered over the door. In the window is a glaring Beware sign accompanied by a scary looking jack-o-lantern. The trick or treat bowls are overflowing and ready.   The witches hat cookies are ready for school. The goody bags are packed by the door. School Halloween is about to begin. BewareContinue reading “Halloween Eve”

It was a bitter cold Halloween. The distressed wood pumpkin on the lawn had a frost buildup. The kids in costumes ran up and down the cul-de-sac oblivious to the frozen parents escorting them, praying for time to fly by. Her daughter clumsily ran up the stairs screaming with glee. The twins ran after her.Continue reading “Halloween Candy”