Proud Wife of a Janitor!

Proud Wife of a Janitor!

Okay..the title says janitor, but my husband is a custodian. It’s the same job, just a slightly better word for it.    My husband worked over twenty years as a truck driver with great pay. He drove mostly local routes but did a few years 

Get the Heck Outta Here 2022!

Get the Heck Outta Here 2022!

Happy 2023!   I had a blog post written already and planned to post it, but reading over it I decided to scrap it and simply speak from the heart.   Basically, 2022 sucked. I had physical health issues, my anxiety went into overdrive..complete with 

Understanding REAL Anxiety

Understanding REAL Anxiety

Where do I start? I guess I’ll begin by saying that I recently started seeing a therapist for my mental health. No shame. I truly needed it and I do believe it is helping me. I mentioned to her this week that I have a 

“Upheaval“ by Adrienne Towner

“Upheaval“ by Adrienne Towner

The following is a guest post by my very talented friend, Adrienne Towner. I sincerely hope this is the first of many contributions from this very special lady!   Have you ever made a mistake…? Done something that you immediately regret..? Tried to make someone 

My Social Distancing Experience

My Social Distancing Experience

The past couple of months have been interesting. What have I learned/done during my time of social distancing?     I learned that I can work from home. I made a daily plan,stuck with it and literally crossed off my accomplishments from my list daily. I 

Life Lately (I’m Still Here)

Life Lately (I’m Still Here)

Yesterday my sister asked me when I was going to write another blog post. It’s been a while, I know,  and there are reasons for that. The main reason is that I just haven’t been feeling well lately, I’m still not exactly sure what’s been 

Tired

Tired

I didn’t write an original blog post in the month of December (until today). I planned to write one Christmas theme post each week, and I even went as far as writing down titles.  Never happened. It all comes down to one simple reason. I’m 

Life Really IS Like a Roller Coaster!

Life Really IS Like a Roller Coaster!

Many years ago, I attended a seminar for my job. Through the years there were so many different seminars and workshops, and, quite frankly I only recall a handful of them.   One particular session stood out. The speaker drew a bunch of squiggly lines 

You Get What You Get….

You Get What You Get….

Picky kids. Picky husband. With seven kids and a super picky husband, meal planning was never easy. Our motto ..”you get what you get, and you don’t throw a fit”. I learned this from a former co-worker and utilized it on a daily basis! My 

Seasonal Allergies Suck!!

Seasonal Allergies Suck!!

This is my favorite time of year. Football, pumpkin spice, vibrant trees followed by crunchy leaves, the crisp chill in the air (hopefully that is coming SOON), and of course..the never-ending fun of seasonal allergies!