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 →
January 3rd – Monday – 2022
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 →
January 2nd – Sunday – 2022
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 →
January 1st – Saturday – 2022
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 →
This is 18
She’s a Marilyn in blue jeans ~ ~ with a touch of Jackie O
Happy 50th Birthday to Me!
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 →
My Thank You Note to 2020!!
Dear 2020, First of all, I want to say thank you for everything. I mean that will all sincerity. I've read other letters written about you and all the bad things you had to offer. Yes, we could have done without a lot of drama but isn't that every year? I think you are getting... Continue Reading →
Finding Evelyn by Michelle Leigh Miller
Support my friend and author, Michelle Leigh Miller by purchasing her book today!! Buy one for yourself and for a friend!! Excellent book to discuss in your Zoom Book Club!!! ⬇️⬇️ All you have to do is click the link below!!! ⬇️⬇️https://www.amazon.com/dp/1530137764/ref=rdr_ext_tmb
When a different kind of virus invades
2020 has been different to say the very least with Covid 19 that has plagued the world. A couple of viruses of a different kind infiltrated our family in human form. Before Christmas last year, a not so nice person left our lives - or so we thought - then they came slithering back in... Continue Reading →
What’s for dinner?
Hey friend ~ may I be honest with you for a quick moment?? I am so thankful to be back to work as it was rudely interrupted in March. #coronavirussucks My extended summer break was nice and a blur - where the heck did summer go anyway?? My pool didn't reach my desired temperature until... Continue Reading →
~THANK YOU ~ THANK YOU~ THANK YOU ~ THANK YOU ~
When I get up in the morning, the first thing I do as I walk through the house is to say the words - THANK YOU. I repeat THANK YOU over and over until I get to where I am going. ~ THANK YOU ~ THANK YOU ~ THANK YOU ~ THANK YOU ~ THANK... Continue Reading →
My Least Favorite F Word
As I sit here staring at a blank screen, my weather app alerted me that there is heavy rain near my area. My mind is full with words waiting to burst onto the blank page like the clouds before it rains. I hear the pouring rain and it reminds me once again that I should... Continue Reading →
She leaves a little bit of Sparkle wherever she goes ~ Kate Spade
She Leaves A Little Bit of Sparkle Wherever She Goes ~ Kate Spade I googled who said the phrase - She leaves a little bit of sparkle wherever she goes as this little quote screams my friend, Amy. It makes me wonder if Kate Spade knew of Amy when she said it 🤔 Miss M... Continue Reading →
Paula’s Patio Pub
For years, I've saved posts on my Pinterest board of she sheds. Which, by the way, I do not like that saying - She Shed. Wine Shack is cute - but I wanted something different - thus - Paula's Patio Pub. GW calls it Triple P. Quarantine 2020 became the perfect time to begin. GW... Continue Reading →
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños
​I love creating new recipes to add to my collection and these Grilled Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños have been a hit amongst my family and friends all summer long. This recipe was inspired by my cousin after he snapped me a photo of the grilled jalapeños he made one weekend. They looked so good that I just had to... Continue Reading →
Lessons of 2019
I started this post in January...... working on it again in March.... and here we are in April..and now June....🤦🏼‍♀️ Happy New Year! Where in the world did 2019 go? Let alone the last 20 years!! Our family took off to the Great Smoky Mountains four days after Christmas and have spent the last week... Continue Reading →
Homemade Crab Cakes & Remolaude Sauce
Thank you to everyone that commented on my Facebook post sharing what you were having for dinner last night! And, thank you for inspiring me to write a new blog post! Feel free to share!!!! Crab Cakes Ingredients: 1/3 Cup Mayonnaise 3 Egg Yolks 2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice (1/2 of a lemon) 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire... Continue Reading →
The One Four One 