Five Minute Friday-Where we write for 5 minutes on a selected topic without editing or overthinking. Join us-it is fun!I spent a good part of our early married years longing to be a part of a group. We had lots of friends, but not a specific group, besides family, who we knew would invite us if they decided to throw a big holiday bash, or a ball, or even a fish fry.I would be in social situations with others and they would talk about the fun activities they had been doing with their … [Read more...]
Yes, I’m Listening
Five Minute Friday........when you set your timer for 5 minutes, and WRITE, without judgment or overthinking. Today's word is "listen."Once a week, I fill up my ipod with my favorite podcasts, grab my super-duper ear protective headgear and crack up my lawnmower. It takes me 2+ hours to mow with our 72 inch deck which goes FAST. If it isn't too hot, this can be one of the most enjoyable parts of my week. I'm outside, I'm accomplishing something that will stay done for a few days, and I'm … [Read more...]