Hello, Friends! Today is going to be all about.... You Should Read This Book. I hope you are well and enjoying this beautiful fall weather. Personally, I can't get enough of being outdoors. Has nature ever been such a joy? You Should Read This Book... If you know me in real life, you may be aware that I taught Language Arts to junior highers for the majority of my second career. Spelling tests didn't really do it for me, and diagramming sentences seemed like a waste of time, but discussing … [Read more...]
Nine Things I Love Right Now
Nine Things I Love Right Now Hello, Friends- It's been a long time since I've done a Nine Things I Love Right Now post, but I love reading them, so today is the day! But, before we get into that..... Whoa. It is a snowy, cold blustery day here in Illinois. I'm looking out my office window at bare tree branches, a snow-covered lawn, a forlorn Pearl ( our vintage airstream), and I'm glad I don't have anywhere I HAVE to go, but thankful I can still get out if I want! Are you snuggled in warm … [Read more...]
How to Travel During a Pandemic
How to Travel During a Pandemic Hello, Lovely Friends, Brad and I have been on another vacation, and it was FUN. The pandemic has not stopped our travel. That's kind of a lie, but keep reading! Sometimes, the every day views, every day thoughts, every day worries need to be kicked to the curb-at least that is how it works for us. A change of scenery and a different perspective can change everything especially after being sheltered in place for almost 2 months. SIDEBAR: Can you … [Read more...]
Ten Tips For Visiting Israel
10 Tips For Visiting Israel Hello, Friends! Brad and I just returned from an amazing trip, and I can't wait to tell you all about it and share my tips for visiting Israel. This is going to be a multi-part series because I can't begin to tell you everything in one post. Our heads are still spinning and I have found myself crying at the drop of a hat when I try to talk about all that we saw and did during our 10 day adventure. I can't wait to share it all with you. Let's begin with 10 Tips … [Read more...]
Reflecting…Lessons from 2019
Reflecting...Lessons from 2019Hello, Friends!What a lovely day we have here in Illinois! The sun is shining, the wind isn't blowing (something kind of unusual here on the prairie) and the temperature is almost perfect for a winter day. I'll be going for a walk this afternoon so I can cross "spend time outdoors almost every day" off my list for today. Before I do that, I want to share some of the lessons I learned in 2019.Lessons from 2019 I have turned into a goal setting, list making … [Read more...]