Monthly Archives: April 2021

I remember wanting to get in my car and drive, to that place I always called I don’t know where. Overwhelmed by circumstances of not knowing where that place was at, what to do or how to make a plan that was right. Stuck, broke, bound to responsibilities that held me where I was supposedContinue reading “I Just Don’t Know”

Most of us know the popular stories about Dick and Jane written in the 1930’s. The characters made reading so much fun. One thing I remember the most is, “See Spot run! Run, Spot, run!”. And at some point, I believe that Spot ran away. I recall reading many stories from the Bible about differentContinue reading “RUN”

I’ve witnessed others tolerate all that goes into being a skillful hunter and mastering what it takes for the big score. But after two seasons in a deer stand, and no action, I decided to leave that up to the ones who love the sport. Whether it’s a deer being cleaned by a hunter orContinue reading “Finding Joy in the Process”

While being in the cleaning business for over twenty years, I can honestly say that the worst part of my job was nothing to do with cleaning the houses or offices, but it was at the end of the day when it was time to refill the bottles with liquid cleaners and straighten up myContinue reading “Why Wait?”

There’s something about a beautiful spring day that can inspire one to work outdoors.  And if the task is accomplished too soon, the yucky pollen can quickly ruin all efforts. After several days with working on the outside, it was time to play catch-up on the inside. When letting certain chores go, you probably knowContinue reading “Present in the Clutter”

When my husband installed the carpet in our bedroom, it had to be joined together because the room was longer than the bolt of carpet. Eventually, that spot where the pieces were seamed together began to separate, so I must be on guard or the brush on the vacuum cleaner will snag the fiber. Unfortunately,Continue reading “UNRAVELING”

Texting these days is more common than talking, at least for me. I could go into several reasons for this, but if you’re also one that text, then you have some of your own. Unfortunately, sometimes there’s no response, and that can deeply bother me. Although I’m not looking for a thank you, because thatContinue reading “RESPONSE”