The Picture Jar

Just a number

I have had conversations with a friend who, from time to time, deactivates her Facebook account for…

Tonight we sang. All of us, as a family. Not all together, at once, but we took turns on the microphones. I played the role of DJ and selected songs per request for everyone. We had a blast.

My daughter got a karaoke machine for Christmas. It’s not…

Dear Snow,

Hey snow. I’ve been watching you from the window all winter. You have created quite a mess out there and I’ve cursed at you, under my breath, when you’ve caused my car to get stuck in the driveway. You’ve made a prisoner out of me this year. I’m…

Been busy...

My car got stuck at the end of the driveway again.  This is the 2nd time this winter so far, which…

Bits of the Aftermath

When I was in elementary school, there was a fire.  Our house burned down completely.  All that was…

Possibility is Endless

This town is slush.  The snowstorm brought several inches of snow last week and then came the…

Give it Up, Girl

I’m going to have to admit it.  I’ve been stuck in the house for 8 days now.  Let’s make this…

Dear Mom

Dear Mom,

I understand why you used to threaten to throw all of our toys away when we were kids. …

10 Things to do During a Snow Storm

It’s winter in the Midwest! We’ve been watching the news a lot lately to figure out just how much…

Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve.

Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve

Many of us have heard the phrase, “Wear your heart on your sleeve”, but what exactly does that mean?

I wonder, at times, if one ever gets to the point of feeling as though they have been around forever.

To me, it feels as if I’m always astonished at how fast each year has gone by. Like one day I am making plans and setting goals for the new year and…

The Silence & Time

Sometimes I feel like the room is spinning.  The noise of my daughter’s Littlest Pet Shop YouTube…

Behind the Camera

Alright, here we go. Here I am! For those of you who may be thinking, whoa!? Why is this woman…