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The beginning of the year is a blur. I started off with great intentions of posting every day - that lasted a big five days. With McKenzie's graduation in May, we worked hard to secure all of the things she desired for her celebration. We lived in the moments clear through the day of graduation.... Continue Reading →
Dear Santa,Since 2003, you have blessed McKenzie with every thing she has ever asked for on her Christmas lists. I remember the only time she didn't get what she asked for was because she asked too late and the American Girl make up case she wanted had already been spoken for by other little girls.... Continue Reading →
In my small town, we have what is called First Fridays which typically begin the first Friday in May and runs through the first Friday in September. In August, friends and family gathered at Courtside Bar & Grille for dinner to celebrate my Momma's birthday and my ever fabulous friend, Cynthia, told us about a... Continue Reading →
It truly was an honor to be interviewed by Voyage Ohio Magazine last month ~ Click ➡️ Voyage Ohio Magazine to read the article about the organization that I created in 2018. Thank you to Jessica Malone Portrait for my branding photos!!
I know many of you will relate to this piece. I grew up in the best neighborhood ever. And, I mean E V E R! I'm sure your neighborhood was the best E V E R as well. As I sat in the back seat of my Mom's black Lincoln Continental with my little brother,... Continue Reading →
Good gracious I created a dish today that I will be sure to take to events this summer!! Everything I used came from Aldi's - except for the McCormick's Perfect Pinch Salad Supreme. Enjoy! Cheese Tortellini - season water with salt and boil for 2 minutes. Drain. Place in refrigerator until cool. I boiled mine... Continue Reading →
This is an UPDATE to my ➡️ https://theonefourone.com/2022/03/01/a-look-back-on-2021/ ⬅️ click for more. All through last year, my repeated statement to all involved with my mom throughout her journey was this - our goal is to get her back to independent living like she was the day before her knee replacement and then heart attack. I... Continue Reading →
When I started to blog, I remember the feeling of excitement of putting my thoughts down on "paper". Not worried about what people thought or if anyone would even read my posts. It is a shame to say that I began on Blogger eleven years ago - E L E V E N. In eleven... Continue Reading →
I honestly can say that I do not even remember what I did January, February or March. I looked back in my day planner and the things listed in those months were birthdays and days off of school - no rushing to here to there back to here only to go there again. A nod... Continue Reading →
I cannot seem to get in the groove of writing and it is such a shame. Part of the problem is that I just don't make the time. Another part of it, I stop myself from sharing my words due to allowing others get in my head and rent space that doesn't belong to them... Continue Reading →
This first week back to work after Christmas Break has been good. The weather is changing and hoping for a snow day Friday with an early release tomorrow. Totally wearing my snowflake sweater, earrings and necklace tomorrow! Miss M has worked hard on her mock trial preparation. I can't wait to see the outcome. GW... Continue Reading →
This didn't post last night 🙄🤦🏼♀️ so here ya go today This is going to be short one but one nonetheless. I've been awake since 2:15 a.m. and up since 3:30 a.m. Even after going to bed a little after 10:00 p.m., sleep alluded me all night long. On the treadmill before 4:00 a.m. and... Continue Reading →
Tomorrow is the beginning of a new work week, month and year! I am really ready for a routine. Two of my besties and I are in a group chat. Part of this mornings discussion was that two of us go back to work tomorrow and one is off and getting a massage. I don't... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year! Ohio weather ~ sleeping with the windows open. It's 54 degrees and raining. Allllll day raining. If only this were S N O W!! I sure hope that we get a few snow days this season!!! I made cabbage and sausage ~ a New Year's Day must. I also made homemade chicken... Continue Reading →
She’s a Marilyn in blue jeans ~ ~ with a touch of Jackie O
As I lay here in our condominium with the door open listening to the waves rushing in and out, I am thankful. Thankful for another year. Thankful for a life well lived. I have reflected back on so many areas of my life the last few days. Many regrets of what could have and should... Continue Reading →
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