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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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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 →
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 →
This is a recipe that I made up years ago. I keep the ingredients on hand at all times for a dinner in and I love how easy it is to prepare and it is great for a make and take to a friend in need. I've also served this for fundraising events. Ingredients: Olive... Continue Reading →
A couple of years ago for Family Dinner, I made Fried Ice Cream for dessert and it amazed the kids that I placed ice cream in hot oil and it didn't melt. I love surprising them with new and exciting treats. Each family member gets to choose what we have for Family Dinner usually by... Continue Reading →
I’ve always been a night owl and an early riser. What I haven’t always been great at is making myself go to the gym. Never needed to being naturally thin my entire life. Then life happens - birth of my girlie in my 30s, then the discovery of a low acting thyroid after trying to... Continue Reading →
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