I recently received a request to make a list of things I believe in. Here goes: I believe we should cherish those we love. I believe grandkids are sent to make up for putting up with our kids as teenagers. I believe that kiss can heal most cuts and scrapes. I believe that a…
Cowgirl Boots and Thongs
Ohhhh! I read that statement and thought, “Where’s my list?” There are so many things I think about doing. I give them serious thought, to be honest. I thought about throwing out all my panties and replacing them with thongs. I thought about it for three straight weeks. I obsessed over the colors, the width…
Aged to Imperfection
It happened so gradually, I barely noticed that my perfection had slipped away. My memory, which never failed me, decided to take a month off and head to Key West, all by itself. This was actually a relief. It would save me the stress of finding my bathing suit, sunscreen and whatever else I might…
Alfie Meets God
Today I’m praying very hard for Alfie’s family. I cannot imagine having to fight to keep my child alive. I can’t imagine being told someone else will make decisions about my child; someone who never welcomed into the world, rocked him, stayed up into the wee hours of morning with him when he had a…
Leftover 2016 Resolutions for 2018
I just came across my resolution list for 2016. I am rolling laughing at my upbeat expectations. It must have been a merry day in my house when I made that list. I’m actually afraid to look at 2017’s resolutions. True to form, I am still procrastinating, which proves I am diligent in my ways. I…