February, March, and April are fun-filled months for our family. We have five birthdays and an anniversary just in our immediate family! Since our nest is empty and our favorite adults have their own busy lives and schedules, getting everyone together to celebrate is a bit of a challenge. I’d be a happy momma if…
Confessions of a Rebel
Hi there, lovely friends! I’ve decided to add a new tab to my blog’s menu called “Confessions”. These sort of semi-weekly posts will be the place I disclose, acknowledge, admit areas where I’m currently struggling and/or what I’m learning. It’s a place to ramble with my words without necessarily forming a tidy conclusion. Some posts…
The Day My Quiet Time Died
Hello, lovely friends. Today I want to share with you a wonderful book I’ve been reading. I’m not done with it yet as it is one of those books that requires time and attention to read slowly and digest. If the amount of underlining and notes scribbled in the margins with exclamations and question marks…
A Slow & Simple Weekend Getaway for Two
Hello, Lovely Friends! Today I want to share with you how we recently celebrated our 34th Anniversary. Whatever season of life you’re in I hope you’ll be inspired to see your life and the people you share it with as a gift worth celebrating! Big moments and small ones are opportunities for us to show…
When the World Feels Heavy
I slip the old faded army fatigue jacket over my short sleeves and check the pocket for cherry Chapstick. Winter in the South is mild this time of year but cold enough to make me shiver as I walk past the oak tree at the front corner of the house. I pick up the pace…
3 Non-toxic Ways to Make Your Home Smell Lovely
I love for my home to smell lovely but I’m kind of picky when it comes to scents. A clean, fresh scent that’s not overpowering or chemical-smelling is what I look for when buying cleaning products for my home. January was a blur but I did manage to do some post-holiday decluttering. I was happy…
The One Goal I Make Every Year
Lose weight and get in shape. Does that sound familiar? I’ve set that goal every year for over a decade and I’m not apologizing for it even if I never fully reach the goal I’ve set. I never want to give in and give up on taking better care of myself. But that’s not the…
Helen, Georgia Getaway
Never underestimate the therapeutic power of driving and listening to very loud music. — Unknown Our bags were packed for Plan B Part 2 of our vacation. We were on our way to find Helen! (If you’re wondering why it was Plan B click here to read last week’s post.) The GPS was guiding us but our…
THIS is Real Life
Life. It’s all about how you handle Plan B. My life’s been full of “Plan B’s”! How about you? Sometimes we tend to think of Plan B as Plan Bad—inferior to Plan A, the original plan we had in mind. But like so many experiences in life, it’s all about perspective and purpose. We were…
Trash to Treasure + Vintage Pickin Fun
Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway. –Willie Nelson The pickin’ has been good lately and I’ve found lots of treasures and pieces that needed some TLC. The house is a mess and the laundry’s behind which means I’ve been busy working on lots of projects! Good times! Back during the summer…
20 Facts About Me
“I’m a writer, and everything I write is both a confession and a struggle to understand things about myself and this world in which I live. This is what everyone’s work should be—whether you dance or paint or sing. It is a confession, a baring of your soul, your faults, those things you simply cannot…
We Were Together {Labor Day Weekend Photos}
Simple, ordinary days are my favorite so when my sister suggested we spend Labor Day 2020 at her house hanging out with family, eating, and taking naps I was all in! She has a lovely home and a backyard pool, too! I even managed to get in a little thrifting, so it was a perfect…
Waking Up Tired
It’s Sunday morning and I’m tired. I have a headache and my toothache reminds me of the major dental work happening in the morning. “Maybe I should just stay home and rest,” I say to myself. I lay still and quiet and watch the early morning sun dance on the walls around the room. “What…
4 Ways to Ruin Your Life
“Read and read again, and do not despair of help to understand the will and mind of God though you think they are fast locked up from you. Neither trouble your heads though you have not commentaries and exposition. Pray and read; read and pray. For a little from God is better than a great…
Somewhere Beautiful
FAITH “I just wanted to remind you not to give up. I know you’re tired and life feels like a slog, but your faithfulness to carry on is leading somewhere beautiful. The things that matter most take time and perseverance. What you are working on now isn’t the point, but how God is pointing you…
A Year From Now
A year from now what will you wish you had done today? A few years back I found myself in a bit of a funk. (I always cringe a little when I say or write that “f” word. I’m pretty sure my grandmother would’ve considered it a cuss word.) But I can’t think…
The Rest of God: Favorite Quotes
A few months ago, before the world got weird—okay, weird-er—I stumbled upon a book that wound up being the perfect read in this season. I’m halfway in and decided to share some of my favorite chapter highlights/quotes and a few of my favorite photos from the past few months. The book is The Rest of God:…
Mother’s Day Weekend
I’m basking in the afterglow of a lovely Mother’s Day celebration yesterday. But Monday has come too quickly and too early. Even Eric said, “I need another Sunday,” this morning. We have a tendency to stay up far too late. At our age, you’d think we’d heed the advice of the experts to get more…
For Better or Worse or Quarantine: Marriage Lessons in a Pandemic
This pandemic has made togetherness weird and hard, am I right? One friend texted me a meme that said: “I’m about ready to call Jolene and beg her to take my man.” I almost spewed my coffee when I read it. I’m definitely not there yet but I won’t lie and tell you that staying…
When Spring Is Lovelier Than Ever
Is the grass always so green? Is the sky always so blue? Are the birds singing more than usual? Does the wind always blow through the trees so softly? These are the questions I ask myself every Spring and the answers are always the same. Oh yes! The grass is greener, the sky is bluer,…