• CASH •

CASH, 12 years, 8 months and 18 days, surrounded by his Uncle Bub and earthly dad went to run free with the angels on August 6, 2025. He spent his years as head of security On The One Four One. He took much pride and dedication to his work. With his big heart and kind... Continue Reading →

July 2025 Family Dinner

We held this month's Family Dinner on July 27th and the meal theme was KIDS' CHOICE!! It was a menagerie of items that went like this - Miss Canaa - Texas Roadhouse Style Green Beans & French Fries Miss Ella - Strawberries, Raspberries, Breadsticks, Nuggies & Walmart Sugar Cookies Miss Hadley - Chicken Nuggets &... Continue Reading →

June 2025 Family Dinner

June Family Dinner was nothing short of amazing! Faith brought the sweetest gifts to ask her sister to be her Matron of Honor and McKenzie to be a bridesmaid in her wedding next year. And, speaking of next year, I am getting another Great!!! The girls had on the cutest shirts to announce to Uncle... Continue Reading →

Uh Oh –

Well…. My mom has been receiving alerts on her Jetpack app that I wrote a piece on CAT. She called my big sister laughing about it. I can do no wrong and everything I do she thinks is fabulous. This is me when I found out she called. Shocked and glad to know she laughed... Continue Reading →

Reflections of 2024

JANUARY 2024 - After what seemed like a short Christmas Break, I started back to work on Monday, January 8th. GW went back to work on Friday, January 5th. McKenzie was to begin her second semester on Wednesday, January 17th but was delayed due to snow. My school lost Spring Break this year due to... Continue Reading →

Home-Grown Yellow Squash & Zucchini

Hello from On The One Four One! I am so thankful that home-grown vegetables are already coming on this summer! I am even more thankful for friends with gardens that explode with fruits of their labor and shared with others! This brings me to a conversation with my friend, Cynthia, yesterday lounging in the pool.... Continue Reading →

On This Day

Facebook has been good for very few things. But what I have found it is good for • reconnecting with friends and family across the miles • our dog Coal (breeder post) • my administrative professional position at the Award Winning Buckeye Hills Career Center (job posting), and • On This Day Memories. Eight years... Continue Reading →

Italian Creme Cake

This cake has always been a loved dessert for numerous occasions! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do serving it to friends and family! CAKE1 Box White Cake Mix with Pudding3 Large Eggs - Room Temperature1 1/4 Cups Buttermilk1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil1 Cup Flaked Coconut1 2/3 Cup Chopped Pecans - Toasted (2/3... Continue Reading →

Reflections of 2023

In years past, I have titled these "Lessons Of". I've already changed the title line of this one a few times - Lessons of 2023 - 2023 - Recap of 2023 - to finally "Reflections of 2023". As I begin reflecting, I find the same is true this year as years past. January and February... Continue Reading →

Homemade Artisan Bread

4 Cups All Purpose Flour - Sifted in a medium to large glass bowl 2 Tsp. Kosher Salt 1/2 Tsp. Active Yeast Whisk Together 2 Cups Luke Warm Water - Add to flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon. Add a little more water if needed to combine the flour mixture into a soft... Continue Reading →

Coffee & Conversation

Coffee & Conversation with GW ~ As we wind down our Christmas vacation, GW and I took some time to have coffee and conversation by the glow of the Christmas tree. He’s been enjoying Christmas vacation since December 15th. My vacation started December 23rd. He goes back tomorrow. I go back on Monday. I must... 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 →

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 →

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 →

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