Month: June 2019

Life Lessons from The Wizard of Oz

Life Lessons from The Wizard of Oz

I went to a play this past weekend with one of my best friends.  It wasn’t just any old play (although I enjoy just about any old play).  This was The Wizard of Oz, performed at the beautiful Starlight Theatre in Kansas City.  The Starlight 

Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake

Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake

One of my best friends had a birthday last week, and he posted a picture of a cake that his sweet niece baked for him.  The mouthwatering picture looked so delicious that I knew we had to share the recipe for this fabulous lemon blueberry 

THIS Is What It’s All About..

THIS Is What It’s All About..

My older sister and I traveled a few hours north to Nebraska this weekend to attend a wedding.  My cousin’s son married his long-time love, and it was truly a beautiful day.  Our family traveled from far and wide for this special day.  As I sat in the church watching the ceremony,  I looked around.  My cousins filled the rows in front of me and behind me.  I thought about how much I wished my parents were there, how I wished my aunts and uncles were there…but here we were.  Even without our parents, we were all still there..together.  Our family, together for a happy occasion.  As I sat in the church pew,  a few simple words came to my mind.  THIS is what it’s all about!   Continue reading THIS Is What It’s All About..

I Should Be Camping!

I Should Be Camping!

Right now I should be sitting at the lake in a lawn chair, drinking a cold beer (or Diet Dr. Pepper,depending on mood), and eating a juicy cheeseburger fresh off the grill. I should be making appropriate plans for a big campfire, complete with a