There was a time I missed home that I didn’t enjoy my time away. I guess it comes with age that I haven’t thought of Ohio much at all. When we were here in March, it was one of the most relaxing trips I’ve taken. This one has been the same - due in part... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Thing About Me
What’s your favorite thing about yourself? My Aunt Barbara had written this on the bottom of a letter she sent me. Yes, she still sends me notes in the mail. I have this taped right where I can see it as I sit at my desk. I find myself childlike when I talk to her.... Continue Reading →
Home Alone
I've been home alone for the past two days. And no, not like Kevin where my family left on vacation while I was still slumbering on the 4th floor. Though my GW is on a weekend getaway in Maryland with friends/family. McKenzie has been in and out while staying with Mawmaw and working. I too... Continue Reading →
My Dream Chocolate Bar
Describe your dream chocolate bar. Honestly, my dream chocolate bar is actually a Wine & Chocolate Bar. You can ask GW and he will tell you that I have talked about this for YEARS. Literally, years! I kind of hate to even say what my vision is however, I do believe that whatever you put... Continue Reading →
Dear Paula,
Write a letter to your 100-year-old self. Hello friend. How are you? I'm sorry I haven't told you lately how proud I am of you. But, I am. I've always believed in you though I am not sure that you even know that about me - and for that - I am truly sorry. You... Continue Reading →
2022 ~ Thank You ~
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 ~ I’ll take it from here.
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 →
UPDATED Recipe for my Grilled Bread with Prosciutto, Mozzarella & Smoked Gouda
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 →
Voyage Ohio Magazine
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!!
Neighborhoods & Street Lights – Spring Valley
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 →
Summertime Pasta Salad
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 →
Thinking Out Loud ~ She Made It UPDATE
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 →
Thinking Out Loud – Release
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 →
A Look Back on 2021 – She Made It
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 →
Such A Shame
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 →
January 4th – Tuesday / January 5th – Wednesday 2022
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
The One Four One 