What did you bring to show us?

I'm not really sure what made me think of this, but I miss Show and Tell. It was always a highlight of those early elementary school years! I'm not sure I remember the exact way that it was executed. Did everyone get a chance to show and tell about something? Was it alphabetical by last … Continue reading What did you bring to show us? →

Thoughts on The Measure

A week or so ago, I mentioned that I had started reading The Measure by Nikki Erlick. In case you missed it, here is the Goodreads "tease" about the book: Here is the summary from Goodreads: Eight ordinary people. One extraordinary choice.It seems like any other day. You wake up, pour a cup of coffee, … Continue reading Thoughts on The Measure →

“Can We Pray?”

It was unexpected, and it caught me off guard. It was also exactly what I needed. A high school friend reached out to me on Facebook earlier today. She was just checking in as it had been a bit since we chatted. Rather than message her back, I called her on my way to work. … Continue reading “Can We Pray?” →

Friday Photo Flashback

This is a "feature" I started a couple weeks ago with a Daily Writing Prompt. It's been fun to find a photo to write about each week. This week, I went looking through the "photo files" and found this gem: Pictured in the photo from left to right: me, my brother, and my dad. I … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Hello, Louie!

The photo above may be a bit deceiving, in that this blog is NOT about the hit song by the Kingsmen. It is also not about other famous Louies (or Louis) like comedians: Louie Anderson Louis CK Or trumpet players: Louis Armstrong Louis Prima Or his animated alter ego: King Louie Or fictional TV characters … Continue reading Hello, Louie! →

6 Week Milestone

I just finished week 6 of Weight Watchers and weighed in to see that I hit a milestone. I was down 4 pounds this week and that takes my total weight loss to 21 pounds! I have certainly had opportunities to jump off the wagon since I started. It really hasn't been difficult to make … Continue reading 6 Week Milestone →

Her Name Up In Lights – Sort Of

There is never a dull moment at our house! It was a weekend full of some really memorable moments. Saturday was a laid back kind of day. After dinner, I took the kids for a walk around the neighborhood. It was a bit warm and I was sweating pretty good afterwards. I knew that if … Continue reading Her Name Up In Lights – Sort Of →

My Nose is in a Book

This is sad. The recent American Reading Habits Survey showed that over 50% of adults had not finished a book (printed or digital - no audiobooks) in the past year. The data also show that a quarter of the same adults have not read a full book in 1 or 2 years, while 11% more … Continue reading My Nose is in a Book →

A Trip Down Memory Lane (Part 1)

I Remember ... I stumbled across something recently that I immediately connected with. I jotted down a bunch of the things mentioned in the article, but can't recall where I saw it. It may have been on Facebook or Reddit. At any rate, I thought this was something that might jar your memory, too! Instant … Continue reading A Trip Down Memory Lane (Part 1) →

Friday Photo Flashback

It is another installment of my "Friday Photo Flashback." This came about when a writing prompt suggested going through photos and finding one that stands out or brings about some sort of memory. The one I have chosen to look at today is one that just stands out to me as "neat." The handsome young … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →