The Hawk

The hawk watched intently, even posing for me, shifting positions on its perch to offer a different view of its beauty. At one point, our eyes locked. It seemed as if the hawk was looking into my soul, my very being. It was a “wow” moment.

Giving the Gift That Lasts

A book is a gift that keeps "giving" long after the pretty wrappings and ribbons are gone. My family always can expect a book of some type under the tree each year at Christmas. And they also know that there just might be something else, such as cash or gift cards, tucked inside the pages of the books I give.

Life is a Playground! – If Life Could Be That Simple

I giggled to myself, wondering if the people in this community realize what a fun mailman they have. Of course, my thoughts are based on the perception of our little redhead and not every house is occupied with a 5-year-old who thinks that life is one big playground and everyone is just having fun with one another. If only that were true!

The Journals: My Mother’s Gift of Love

I am thankful my mother took the time to journal her life, passions, and heartfelt prayers. Because of what she wrote, I have insight of days and moments that otherwise would be lost to me. In her willingness to express herself through her journals, she continues to inspire and motivate me. And there are days as I read her prayers, I feel as if her hand gently brushes across my brow as it did when I was a little girl.

The Bird Garden: A Place of Rejuvenation

Yesterday, my favorite flower blooming was a white gladiolus with a red throat and tinges of rose and light pink ruffled edges. But today my "favorite flower" is not just one flower, but the entire Bird Garden, where I sit welcoming the time to write in an outdoor setting instead of my office inside. I could spend my day here, inhaling the sweet fragrance of the gardenia bush in bloom or observe ...

A Caterpillar in the Garden

A short video documentation of our first caterpillar for the summemr. Our youngest granddaughter named this special caterpillar Emily. I like her name!

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Welcome to my digital home where I share the things I enjoy, including photos, videos, recipes, and craft ideas. I write about everyday things that might seem ordinary to some but if we look intentionally at God’s creation, we discover beauty in unexpected places. Life lessons can be found in a walk through the woods, while digging in the dirt, or dusting old worn out furniture handed down from generations of my family. You will find my journal on Life Notes. (Leave me a comment if something you read encourages you! I like knowing that something I write makes a difference in someone’s life.)

Always changing, adding some new and removing things that need to go away is what you will find at my home, both digital and physical. My life is not perfect because I am not perfect. Never will be. Each day, each week I strive to make a difference in life, put a smile on someone’s face, or encourage the discouraged. Sometimes I get it right, other times I do not. That is my “normal” kind of life! We are real people living real lives and showing you all of it, including our mistakes!

Just like me, this site is a work in progress. As the years come and go in my life, I find I am ever changing, growing, and learning new things. It will be that way until I take my last breath. Enjoy this journey with me. I am glad you are here.