When dreams come true…
Christmas 2010 will be The One I remember decades from now–the year I celebrated my first white Christmas….and it just occurred to me there are no pictures WITH ME IN THEM documenting this monumental occasion! Then again I was being...
The reason…
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there...
Clooney over Simpson in a landslide
Because this Christmas, I wanted to post something reflective of that. While I love Frank Sinatra's and Michael Bublé's vocals the best, I had a hard time finding a video of "Let it Snow." There's the classic by Rosemary Clooney...
I’m trying SO HARD not to get my hopes up…
…so do I d a r e dream big…? I know it's silly and sophomoric, but the very thought of a White Christmas (something I've never experienced before) has me eagerly anticipating this Christmas with the heart of a...
The BEST last-minute gift ideas
Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart. ~Washington Irving If you're still scrambling for gift ideas, you've found me at just the right time! The best 20...
Presents/Presence
You can't fool them, you know. Two pudgy hands cup left cheek and right, turn your face to demand your eyes laser lock onto hers, and she whisper-stomps "Mama, you're not listening…!"...
The beauty of becoming r e a l
One of the most beautiful lessons on real beauty came to me as a child. Sealed in the story of a child’s stuffed animal, the lesson has clung to me ever since like velveteen on rabbit… * * * * * For a cozy post on the real-ist beauty of them all, please...
Winter’s Invitation
15 Words or Less Poems
Winter's Invitation Against blue skies on snowy stage, soul danced and spirit twirled ~ inner child at play * * * * * * * * My submission for Laura's weekly poetic photo prompt, somewhat literal, somewhat not, but definitely inspired by the image she...
First beauty, now fashion…?!
Just because I'm not a niche beauty blogger doesn't mean I can't write about it; it's because I didn't already know everything about health and beauty that I agreed to sign on as a writer for Therapon's newly launched site. Well, that...