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.

  • Creativity

    5th Day of CRAFTmas

    I love to be creative with wrapping my gifts. I spend a lot of tie thinking about how I want my gift to look when it reaches the hands of the receiver. Gift boxes are so easy and can be…

  • Creativity

    4th Day of CRAFTMAS

    This is another easy tree made from a paperback book. I like the older books with yellowed pages because of the finished look. You can also spray paint if you choose and add different decorations. The “tree look” comes from…

  • Creativity

    3rd Day of CRAFTmas

    This table decoration can be made several different ways by using a different charger for the base and changing the color of the Christmas balls and ribbon. Use a flameless candle in the center to give it a festive look.…

  • Creativity

    2nd Day of CRAFTmas

    These trees are made from a toilet paper tube and everyone has these left over. Cut out the tree and use your imagination to decorate. I used paints and added the star but you could also use ribbon and small…

  • Creativity

    1st Day of CRAFTmas

    Pillows add a festive vibe to any room whether on a chair, sofa or bed. This is a very inexpensive pillow to put together and can be decorated several ways or left as it is. The pillow cover was from…

  • Holidays

    Thanksgiving 2022

    The holidays are about family; even if your family cannot be with you, you can incorporate something about them into your celebration. Reaching out via telephone is one way to bridge the geographic gap and close each call with an…