#crackerberries

I swear, sometimes I think I write in my sleep.This morning I woke up and found a sticky note attached to my monitor. I have absolutely no recollection of writing it. The note simply said: “Flossing teeth and confessing sins has to be intentional.”Now, where that thought came from is beyond me, but since I promised myself I would try to post weekly, I figured I’d give it some thought.The Flossing…

Howdy Folks,Did you know a Blue Moon is the second full moon that occurs within a single calendar month? It only happens about once every two and a half years. That rare event is where we get the familiar saying, “once in a blue moon”—something that happens very infrequently.Well, today I’m thinking about those things we’ve always said we might do once in a blue moon. Sometimes life surprises us,…

This morning felt a little different. I sat with my coffee, journal open, enjoying a slower start to the day. Tall Cool ☺ne had a class this morning, so we skipped our usual 5 a.m. walk. Instead, I decided to sit quietly and write for a bit. I’m working on a new project, but it’s good to mix in a little fun with the serious stuff once in a while.As I sat there thinking, my mind drifted back to…

As of May 15, while writing this post, I noticed only ten people have signed up for the Road Trip challenge. Honestly, that surprised me a little. Life gets busy, though, and I understand how easily things can slip to the bottom of the list.I considered putting my own name on the list, but I seriously hate failing at commitments. Still, even though I’m not officially participating, I’ve tried to…

*By Barbie Anderson— Adapted and formatted for blog publication*♥♥Every Girl Wanted a Prom Date♥♥The alarm went off and I reached over to stop the monotonous beeping.“Great,” I thought. “Another day closer to the prom and I still don’t have a date. What a wonderful school year this has been.”My little sister Sarah pounded on the bedroom door.“Mama says get up!”“I’m up,” I groaned, kicking off the…

The 2026 A–Z Blogging Challenge officially wrapped up on April 30th, and I’ll admit — there were moments when I wondered if I would make it to the finish line. Balancing headaches, work, kids, cats, and everyday life made this year’s challenge feel heavier than usual. But somehow, letter by letter and post by post, it all came together.Last year, I copied and pasted my responses directly to the…

Bear & Chow Maine Pets are loyal friends without stipulations. When I said I would be posting weekly, I had no clear idea what I would write about. I may have mentioned before that writing, for me, is a kind of therapy. It helps me sort things out. It helps me vent. It helps me hold on to a little sanity when life feels heavy. Yesterday was one of those hard days. Tall Cool ☺ne and I had to make…

I love zebras. They are striking creatures—bold, beautiful, and unforgettable. If I were going to be an animal, that is what I would choose. Black and white. No in-between. No gray areas. Just yes or no, clear and certain.Wouldn’t life be easier if everything were that simple? Maybe. But real life rarely works in neat stripes.Relationships fall apart. Families disagree. Friendships strain. People…