We Need A Little Happy…

Let's face it, 2020 has kinda been a crappy year. As it draws to a close, many of us will be glad to see it go! Sure, there have been high points, but the bad has outweighed the good throughout most of the year. Covid-19, quarantine, the election, political ads (on TV, radio, and via … Continue reading We Need A Little Happy… →

Blog # 300!!

Another Milestone Well, here it is - my 300th blog post. To be completely honest, I have a few more than 300, but some were kept private. So this is my 300th "published" blog. Over the past few blogs, I knew this milestone blog was coming, and wondered just how a blogger celebrates this kind … Continue reading Blog # 300!! →

Expanding on an earlier Facebook post.

I am on vacation. I have the next week off and will have my sons all week. I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am to have them over. I am hoping that the weather will cooperate and we'll get to do some fun things this week. This vacation could not have come … Continue reading Expanding on an earlier Facebook post. →

The Journey (The Second Time Around)

Frank Sinatra sang, "Love is lovelier the second time around." Personally, I couldn't agree more. Over the past two years, there have been many positive changes in my life. You can read about many of them here in previous blogs. Through it all, there were times that I had to really be honest with myself, which … Continue reading The Journey (The Second Time Around) →

A Letter to Mom

Mother's Day - 2019 Dear Mom, Christopher and I met some time ago and mapped out a project to honor your memory. I have written a few things that will be included in it. Some of them have appeared here on my blog page. I've gone through pictures and have picked out favorites. I have … Continue reading A Letter to Mom →

Tune Tuesday – Feelin’ Good

One of my followers asked how picked my songs for Tune Tuesday. To be honest, I have no rhyme or reason for the songs that end up here. Last week, I wrote about Marvin Gaye for his birthday, and the week before that it was Nat King Cole for his birthday. Today, it just happens … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Feelin’ Good →

Part II – The Proposal

Yesterday's blog was an emotional one to write. I put some things in it that I had been quiet about for some time (depression, suicide, divorce, and unhappiness). It came as a surprise to many, and the wonderful words shared by friends on Facebook, and right here on my page meant more to me than … Continue reading Part II – The Proposal →

The Beginnings of a Beautiful Friendship

One year ago tonight, right about the time I am writing this blog, Sam and I posted a picture on Facebook of us in front of the "Welcome to Kentucky sign". We were on our way down to Florida for a vacation that would not only serve as a vacation, but also as our honeymoon. … Continue reading The Beginnings of a Beautiful Friendship →