Oooooooo weeeeeeeee. Did I have some dreams last night ! My mind was bouncing around like a pinball machine. Back and forth, back and forth, dreaming a dream then continually revisiting another Believe it or not, there was a theme to my sleeping brain mishmash. & I’m just now coming out of the fog to …

We were at a many years ago tailgate, where the pregame festivities were definitely happening, when the song burst into the atmosphere. “I got my first real six string. Bought it at the five and dime …” & like well-trained, synchronized swimmers, our hands raised up, we pointed to each other and “I LOVE THIS …

We are third cousins. Her mom. My dad. Her and Dad. Her. Me & we’d see each other over the years. Her family, my family, at church, funerals and those way back in the day reunions & I have a very vague memory of our two young selves sharing a beer or three at a …

There is a scent attached to this morning. Dewey. Misty. Wonderful. It smells just like the Farm. The Farm was actually my uncle & buddies’ hunting lodge. Gramma, Grandpa, Mom, Dad, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Brothers, Sisters, Friends…. We would all pile into that awesome place for a few days every Summer & most mornings, that …

Every year the internet sees a new viral trend come to life that brings people together to partake in the joyful “challenges”. Over the years we’ve seen trends that include staying still, laying down, crazy dances, and pouring freezing cold water over yourself that have swept the internet – – – – – – – …

I like preparing my coffee the night before. Couple scoops. Water. YaY. This way, all I have to do is press my favorite ‘on’ and wait for that lovely beep. No fiddling or fussing. Done. So yesterday, that’s exactly what I did.  Hellooooo, ON. I waited and I anticipated because that’s what I do every …

I’m finding it hard to explain why, after allllll these year of noticing, it took me until yesterday afternoon to finally understand. Like a gentle smack upside my head by a much too patient Universe, there it was !! and oh. yeah. NOW I see !! NOW I get it !! She always reaches for …

The song came out in 1998 but, for whatever reason, it has been on rewind in my mind for days and if you have a moment and want a heavy dose of reality, it is well worth the listen. Titled ‘What It’s Like’ by Everlast and yep, the words are kinda intense. – – – …

My annual, repeated words for a very, VERY good cause. – – – – – – – – When it comes to my daily doing, being, living I have always been a keep it close to the vest kind of gal. I don’t let too many people into the grind of the day to day, …

I knew something was up the minute I held the box. It should be heavier, shouldn’t it ? Why isn’t it heavier ? hmmmm Taped and looking like it had been through a battle, this package I had been anticipating just didn’t seem right and as I opened it, I quickly knew why. What should …