Neither Are Your Dreams Today is Veteran’s Day in America. A day when we pay special honor to those who have served in our military. Because of the sacrifice of so many, America truly is the Land of the Free. I am so thankful for the personal freedom we enjoy…

Just Breathe When I look at my calendar over the next couple of months and all the demands on my time, I have the fleeting thought to run away. So many things that require my attention! And I haven’t even added in the Thanksgiving and Christmas activities. 😳 But I…

Living Limitless Not too long ago I looked for ways to avoid pushing myself. Especially when it came to physical activity I avoided participating as much as possible. I thought I couldn’t handle much. And I was right. It didn’t take much to exhaust me and I got injured just…

Which One Do You Have? It seems we all have one of four mindsets. We are waiting for the “Deal of a Lifetime” and won’t make a move until it comes along. 2. We are convinced they have missed “The Deal of a Lifetime” and live our lives in disappointed…

And What It Taught Me I started my first job with my sisters when I was 7 years old. Every Wednesday we delivered the local newspaper to a route the four of us shared. My oldest sister was 11, and my two younger sisters were 4 and 2 years old…

And Why They Are My Favorites I was in a list making mood today so I thought I’d write something a little different than usual. My 3 favorite desserts: Chocolate mousse French style cheesecake Peach cobbler I like the mousse and the cheesecake because of their delectable, creamy textures. Melt in your mouth deliciousness…

“Never let the lack of a perfect situation be an excuse to do nothing.” I have quoted this often (I wish I could remember who said it, or where I heard or read it, but I don’t. If any of you do know, please leave me a comment so I…

I! Will! Not! Quit! Can I be honest with you? I am tired. I am tired of coming up with something new to say. Every. Single. Day. I am tired of checking my Medium stats and seeing that hardly anyone has read my previous posts. I am tired of working…

Today was a great day. Filled with family, friends, and food. And so much laughter! It was amazing. But exhausting. A good kind of exhausting, though. The kind that comes from time well spent. The kind that feels content rather than drained. The kind of exhaustion that can only come from giving love, receiving love, and knowing you are secure within the circle of those closest to you. Today was noisy, and messy, and full. It was the kind of day that we long for and hope for and never forget.