I Was So Mean When I Was 9... A Sorry Tale I was so mean in 3rd or 4th grade. It’s a little fuzzy in my memory exactly when this event occurred, but it definitely happened.  Our little elementary school, Rose Hill School, was very small-not a one room school, but close. Our building had 4 classrooms and a basement cafeteria with an attached gym. Each room had 2 grade levels and my best friend, Diana, was a year ahead of me. That meant every other year we were in the same room. Those … [Read more...]

The Sound of Freedom Have you seen The Sound of Freedom, finally released by Angel Network after Disney held it for 5 years? It is one of those movies I didn't really want to see, but felt like I should see.  I was right. Ever since Covid, I work really hard to protect my heart and mind from worrying about things that I have no control over. Things that make me mad. That make me question authority and who is trustworthy. I made an exception for this film and I'm glad I did.  Very … [Read more...]

Books to Read in 2023 Are you looking for books to read in 2023? When other people share their reading lists, I enjoy it, so I decided to share mine with you. This is the list of books I read in 2022. My goal was 52, so I almost made it. Perhaps you want to add some of these to your Books to Read in 2023 list! I am so thankful for Mrs. McCoy, my first and second grade teacher who taught me how to read, my Grandma Marrs, Aunt June and Aunt Mickey who taught me that it was ok to sit down and … [Read more...]

The Best Gift to Give YOURSELF   The Best Gift to Give YOURSELF If you could choose your own Christmas gift, what would you pick? What would be the best gift to give yourself? Do you really need (or want) another piece of jewelry? a kitchen gadget? another sweater? Something else to stuff in a drawer already too full or put in a bag you will haul around in your car for 6 months before finally dropping it at Goodwill? Of course you don't. How often do you find yourself overwhelmed? … [Read more...]