September 28, 2021 – The Grand Finale?

Don’t ask me how, but a complete calendar year has passed since I began my ‘blogging adventure’. Before I started, I put ‘safeguards’ in place to ensure anonymity. Because most of my family members have a few screws loose, I didn’t want any of them getting wind of what I was writing and sue my

September 27, 2021 – Photo

My husband and I had an opportunity to stroll around the park where I used to take my kids when it was time for ‘senior photos’. I remember it fondly and I think it’s the ‘go to’ place in town to take photos because it seemed like every other person we passed was a fellow

September 26, 2021 – The Number Two

I feel compelled to write about ‘the number two’ today for a variety of reasons, the primary reason being that I only have two more days left in my commitment to publish something daily on my blog and then I’ll have successfully finished out the year. Now, if you’re anything like me, when you read

September 25, 2021 – Photo

I think I’m cursed when it comes to cell phone cameras! I don’t understand, but half the time I use the camera option on my cell phone, when I get a good look at the photo, it’s all distorted and resembles a painting. Since that’s what I used tonight to get ‘the shot’, I guess

September 24, 2021 – Highs and Lows

My friends, I feel like I’ve been on an emotional thrill ride that has yet to conclude. Ever since my husband and I made the decision to move, I have experienced (far too many to count) exhilarating, take-your-breath-away highs and disappointing, mind-numbing lows. With family matters alone, we have both dealt with difficult situations involving

September 23, 2021 – Photo

This is a photo I took while visiting a local botanical gardens back in June. If I had the means, I would replicate what I saw there in my own backyard. I had two beautiful fountains that I had to leave behind at my old house, but I wish I had been able to bring

September 22, 2021 – Sorting out the details.

Boy, buying a home is nothing like any other transaction. My mom used to say, “Growing old isn’t for sissies.” I think the same could be said for buying a house. It will test you in every possible way, and if it doesn’t break you, consider yourself lucky. I thought my husband and I were

September 21, 2021 – Photo

I took this photo several years ago for a ‘study of glass’ segment in my photography class. It reminds me of when I was stationed in Germany a hundred or so years ago. Ok, I might have exaggerated the timeline a bit, but it sure feels like it was a hundred years ago. When I

September 20, 2021 – When the stars align.

I had every intention of writing about ‘anticipation’ tonight, but things didn’t turn out as planned. With little hope, we submitted our offer (for the house I fell in love with) to the seller this afternoon. I also included a ‘love letter’ (a letter letting the seller know how much we love the house). Our

September 19, 2021 – Photo

Horseback riding was one of my favorite pastimes before I learned that horses are not to be trusted! A horse can appear so gentle and tranquil but turn your back for one second, and it will transform into a wild steed, whinnying wildly while rearing up on its hind legs and thrashing with its front!