The snowflakes were fat, fluffy and falling fast! My cousin’s nine-year-old son had never seen anything like it. Dallas, TX was buried under nine inches of white magic! I watched from the window as he tried to catch snowflakes on his tongue, dodge snowballs and build a snowman. I was there shopping for Christmas inventory in January (yes, that’s how… View Post
When the “Most Wonderful Time of Year” Feels Anything But – Maybe you’re facing your first holiday season after loss. Maybe you’re navigating major life changes. Maybe you’re just feeling disconnected from the joy everyone else seems to be experiencing. If the thought of holiday gatherings makes you anxious…If you’re dreading the cheerfulness you’re expected to perform…If you’re not sure… View Post
In our area, simply buying clean pumpkins and keeping them from getting soggy is usually enough to preserve it. The shelf life of pumpkin is qIn our area, simply buying clean pumpkins and keeping them from getting soggy is usually enough to preserve it. The shelf life of pumpkin is quite long making it a favorite for settlers in early… View Post
I stood on my deck at 5:40 PM, staring at a broken firepit, and seriously considered texting eight women to cancel our evening together. The outdoor cushions were covered in cat hair despite multiple attempts. The table had water stains and chips that seemed more obvious in the pre-dinner light. I felt that familiar panic that comes when your vision… View Post