Clik here to view.
“Bee” It Ever So Humble…
Dear Reader: Last week as Tony Sterba, my lawyer, and I were waiting for Brian Mitchum to run off a few more documents for my equity line closing…Tony told me about a professional move he had recently...
View ArticleClik here to view.
“Wiggle Your Toes Day” and Look for the Face of God
Dear Reader: One has to have a little age on them to remember the classic summer song…Barefootin’-by Robert Parker written in 1966. Jimmy Buffet and Alan Jackson, recently, also teamed up to sing...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Remembering “The Green Car”
Dear Reader: As I have been traveling back through the archives…I am privy to information about the most popular blogs and even stories within them (I havewritten and/or found and put in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The “Drama” of Youth
Dear Reader: One of the gifts I gave Eva for a birthday last Saturday (along with this card) was a fairy that really flies…and her name is Eva. ( I came across her while researching something and just...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Secret Behind the Mountain Manger
Dear Reader: I knew that the Saturday following our return trip from Disney World on Friday would be one of exhaustion, clothes washing, and organization of thoughts and pictures from the trip to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Circling Time…
Dear Reader: Look closely and you will see the wonderful gifts we all received (by Honey) at the birthday party she threw for Mike’s mom…Winnie Harris yesterday. Honey had made a small flower vase...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Everything is Popping Out All Over…
Dear Reader: Yesterday Mandy, Eva Cate, and myself were off to a baby shower for Mollie! It was at the Puree Organic Cafe in Mt. Pleasant and the food was delicious…three of Mollie’s friends from...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Let the Memories Begin!
Dear Reader: The theme for this year at Disney is “Let the Memories Begin!” That pretty much summed it up for me…that is what I wanted from our trip…and the way to get it is through magical moments....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Family Additions Always Equal “One”
Dear Reader: Look what a wonderful surprise I had yesterday! The Dingles came to call! Bill, Edith and the children (L to R)Lydia, David, Emma, Elijah and Rhea. Aren’t they adorable? In case you...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Good Morning Sunshine!
Dear Reader: Hasn’t it been wonderful to wake up to sunshine yesterday and today? The long stretch of cloudy, cool, breezy, rainy days was starting to take its toll on everyone I believe. With the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Affirmative Spirituality…
Dear Reader: When I came across this poster a few days ago I clicked it to save it because the words ring true! When any of us find ourselves in one of life’s “binds” …whether it is dealing with...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Life is Good…Enjoy the Little Things
Dear Reader: When I saw this adorable throw pillow in the ”natural boutique” Simple to Sublime I just fell in love with it. Life is all about taking time for “aha” moments, “awesome” moments, “little...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Mother’s Moment of Pride…
Dear Reader: It is Mother’s Day 2013. Last year I spent Mother’s Day watching my son Walsh marry the love of his life…Mollie. I didn’t think anything could top that…but as we mothers know…any time we...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dignity and Knowledge…the Perfect Duo
Dear Reader: Stories about the power of knowledge are abundant. And in order to obtain knowledge one must be able to read. Reading is the magic key to the wisdom of the world. It is hard for me to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A “Perfect” Stranger…
Dear Reader: Yesterday on the Katie Couric Show, called Boston Strong, she had the audience filled with first responders, like the police and firemen from Boston during the marathon attack, and many...
View ArticleClik here to view.
“Hug O’ War”
Dear Reader: I love Shel Silversteins’ poem called “Hug O’ War.” I will not play at tug o’ war. I’d rather play at hug o’ war, Where everyone hugs Instead of tugs, Where everyone giggles And rolls on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
At the “Heart” of Beauty-Nature
Dear Reader: This aerial view is taken of the Heart River (aptly named) located in western North Dakota. For thousands of years before man-made flight…only birds saw this river for its unique shape…a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Situations that Aren’t So Transparent…
Dear Reader: Yesterday found Eva Cate, Mandy, and myself at the SC Aquarium. As usual it was wonderful (John and Mandy have added “grandmother” to their family plan…so nice) but it was rather...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friends are Flowers in the Garden of Life
Dear Reader: I received this beautiful card yesterday from Gin-g and I thought to myself how very true that statement is…Friends are flowers in the Garden of life. In fact my day would end with a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
My Favorite Day
Dear Reader: Don’t you just love this conversation between Piglet and Pooh? For you readers who are still working…let me tell you a little secret about retirement that is just exhilarating! You will...
View Article