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Jul 27, 2023

Pasta is magic…

What’s your go-to comfort food? There is something to be said about making a sauce…it is magic when all the… Read more
Jul 26, 2023

What about both?

Are you seeking security or adventure? Can you seek both? Security so you may have adventure? That’s what I’m doing.… Read more
Jul 11, 2023

Coffee in the Am…Wine in the Pm…

Everyone has habits right? Some good. Some bad. Unfortunately some addicting. My two are coffee in morning. Wine most nights.… Read more
Jul 10, 2023

Amazing teachers are one in a million…I had one in middle school…Her name was Mrs. Porter.

What makes a teacher great? I was lucky I went to a small Christian school. It was positive cause class… Read more
Jul 9, 2023

Having the courage to stay in a relationship is romantic!

What’s your definition of romantic? Romance is what brings people together. Flowers, jewelry, dinners all nice. However, courage is what… Read more
Jun 28, 2023

I can’t waste time…I don’t usually have any!

How do you waste the most time every day? My time each day is devoted to our dogs, my household,… Read more
Jun 26, 2023

Self-care what’s that?

How do you practice self-care? As a mother and a wife it is incredibly difficult to take time for self… Read more
Apr 21, 2023

Aging…good wine, and perseverance…Part Two

Once you reach a certain age. Simple things matter more. Your kids become adults. You have more time on your… Read more
Apr 2, 2023

The worst month of my life…so far…Guinness and whiskey my companions…broken hearted me…

I know I have written about grief before. Nothing compares the the grief I am experiencing now. Throughout the month… Read more
Feb 16, 2023

Art+Wine=Writing…

I cannot draw, I cannot paint. Whenever I see something amazing in art, I have a true appreciation for it.… Read more
Feb 12, 2023

Family…Tears, history & Pinot gris…

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Feb 2, 2023

Challenges…obstacles…and petite Syrah…(shit what have I got myself into?)

I used to look at obstacles as awful. The worst. I am weak. I cannot do it. I’m not strong… Read more
Jan 27, 2023

Forward motion equals a brighter future…with a few obstacles…(and Merlot lots of Merlot!)

Hello all, it has been awhile… a lot has happened in the past few months. All good. Lots of work.… Read more
Nov 24, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving all!

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Oct 4, 2022

New beginnings and happy endings.

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