It’s not easy to describe me. I’m a multi-faceted septuagenarian with a lifelong archive of stories, loves, adventures, and experiences. Family is, and always will be, the driver of everything I do and why I do them. It motivates me to keep working and be the best Spouse, Mom, Mimi, and Mother in Law that I can be. I’m like a book of stories, each one different but never-ending, as I am still creating and adding to my life’s stories daily.

  • Ted DeGrazia
    Creativity,  Thoughts

    DeGrazia

    I have a love affair with the Southwest. I lived in southern Arizona for two years in the early 1970s, and that’s where my love affair began. Everything about the environment seemed to agree with me—the Spanish architectural influence, the…

  • Creativity

    Weekend Project

    I’ve seen these light fixtures used for yard & garden projects on Pinterest & on some of the craft blogs I follow.  So what a surprise to find this fixture on the curb which provided me with the inspiration to…

  • Old Chair
    Creativity

    Rethunk Junk

    If you like to paint to change things up a little bit, this is a paint you’ve got to try.  Rethunk Junk is an all-in-one furniture paint that’s simple to use with fabulous results.  There’s no priming, no sanding, and…

  • Never Long Enough
    Little Ones

    Never Long Enough

    If you are a pet owner, you know the heart-wrenching feeling when the time comes to say goodbye.  It’s hard to accept that it’s time because you don’t want to be the one to have to make the end-of-life choice,…

  • Working at home
    Little Ones,  Thoughts

    Working From Home

    I’m not a habitual teleworker.  I enjoy going to the office every day and only stay home if there’s inclement weather like we’ve had for the past several days.  It’s a struggle for me because I continue to get dressed…

  • Tree of Doves
    Thoughts

    Peace on Earth

    As I close out one year, I like to look back and think about whether I made a difference for anyone. Then, I think about what my plan will be for moving forward into the new year. I do make…