Are you like me? Sometimes a great big blessing becomes so familiar that I take it for granted or don't even acknowledge it as the gift that it is. I had a "duh" moment recently and I'm vowing to soak up every bit of this privilege and specialness. Recently, a friend commented to my sister, Karen and me that she doesn't have any "older" people in her life. Her parents are long deceased, she lives far away from the parents of her friends, and isn't even involved with people at … [Read more...]
I Miss “The Hugger”
One of my favorite meals to eat out is breakfast. It just seems special to linger over an extra cup of coffee and conversation after eating something besides my usual toast and peanut butter. Cracker Barrel, The Pancake Pantry in Nashville, and the Donut Hole all get a thumbs up from us! But one of my top breakfast places is Grayt Grounds on 30A. I love this little coffee shop located in an old house with funky decorations, lots of twinkling lights, vintage furnishings, and yummy food in this … [Read more...]
How to Shine Bright
Last week was a special check-something-off-my-bucket list time. I was able to take our oldest granddaughter and her friend for a week in Florida. Karen, my dear sister, was scheduled to go with us, but she opted to stay home and farm, so Debbie, my dear friend, joined us. We had an absolutely fabulous time. (I will not even get into the guilt I felt at leaving my farmers during the absolute busiest time of year after an incredibly wet and stressful spring. Let's just say I owe … [Read more...]
Lawn Wars
Do you ever have lawn wars at your house? By that I mean arguments about how high the lawn mower should be set. I am a little embarrassed to admit that Brad and I have had more than one “discussion” about that and other trivialities of yard work. I like the grass a little on the taller side even if it means mowing twice a week. Brad, on the other hand, wants the mower set on 2 inches, nice and short. Admittedly, over the years, at times it has been a struggle to even get the yard … [Read more...]
Coastal Living Design House and Fixer Uppers
Hello, friends! When we moved back to Hidalgo after our short stint in a medium sized city, my dear husband tried very hard to find a house that I would want to live in. I was excited to move home, but I wasn't happy about any of our housing options. The homes that Brad thought I would like, and that I should have liked, just didn't do it for me. At one point I know I cried because I was afraid we would end up in a new-ish house that would never be quite right, but too nice to … [Read more...]
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